Playstation 2 repair

From: Fritz (theotherfritz_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:01:39 -0400

Hi,

I'm trying to repair a PS2 console which is not reading either CDs or
DVD discs. So far, I've tried adjusting the laser height/angle and
I've also adjusted the pots on the laser eye itself. Sometimes the
disc will spin when inserted, sometimes not; but it won't read any
discs.

The unit will click when I insert discs as it tries to read them. I
am not familiar with class 1 lasers; I don't know whether they are
supposed to emit a visible beam or not, but if I close the tray with
no disc inside, I see nothing emitted from the laser.

Is it time to change the laser assembly in this unit?

Thanks,
Fritz

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