Fixing the disc reader on an SCPH-30001 NTSC-U/C model PlayStation 2
I have attempted to fix the infamous disc reader error on my fat SCPH-30001 NTSC-U/C PlayStation 2. I have gotten into the disc drive to adjust the calibration (white) wheel (4 clicks at a time) all the way around but I still am getting the error. I noticed that the calibration (white) wheel reset itself to it's default location when I opened it up after moving it to a new location to fix the disc reader error. A few people suggested flipping the console, but I'm worried that it could affect the disc or hardware. People like GameSack have suggested that for the PlayStation 1 to get rid of heat so it could be possible. Anything else I should try and possibly fix it from resetting like that? My Calibration (White) Wheel Reset Problem
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personally id recomend you to look into a program called freehdboot...it is freemcboot for a harddrive. for $6 I got a usb to sata cable on ebay and had several sata drives laying around with a little tinkering and research you can br launching games from the drive instead of from your disk cutting load times down to nothing and bypassing your drive troubles....
that said you can still buy whole ps2's from gamestop so I would presume you could get a repair/ replacement from them. A quick google search showed some for apx $7 from different sources.
There is a chance you would be stuck with the options of replacing the drive oy maybe you could replace the pot that sounds like may be damaged with something you have laying around presuming it is compatible and your solider skills are up to par....
of course this is still presuming that it is just a mal adjustment issue and not a totally spent laser head which again would need replaced to fix...
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How do I fix my PS2 disc reader?
Solve a PS2 Disk Read ErrorWhy is my PS2 not reading discs?
Put the disk cover back on, put a game in and see if it works. If it doesn't work, open it back up and move the gear a little more. Test both gold/silver games and blue games. If Your PS2 still doesnt work you should try cleaning the lens with a cotton swab.How do you clean a PS2 laser reader?
Carefully wipe the lens in a circular motion with a rubbing alcohol damped Q-Tip. Do not over-dampen the Q-Tip with rubbing alcohol. Allow a few minutes for the rubbing alcohol to evaporate.Can you replace a PS2 disc drive?
In the need that you need to replace the entire disc drive, here's what you need to do. You may need to do a little eBay perusing first, but when you find that replacement, these steps will show you how to remove your old one.How to disassemble and reassemble a fat PS2
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