PS2 disc barely spinning read error
I recently bought 3 old used ps2 discs, and all of them get the same error. "The disc could not be read." I am using a ps2 slim. Some games work on my ps2, but all of these dont. The only difference I noticed between the ones that work and the ones that dont, is that when i open the disc drive while the disc is reading, the ones that work are spinning fast, and the ones that dont are barely spinning. Is there a way to fix this? (the discs are pretty scratched, but so are some ones that work)
Update: I put the disc in my pc, and it was able to read it, not sure if that means its my ps2 thats the problem or not.
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How do I fix my Playstation 2 disc read error?
Supplies:How do you clean a PS2 disc reader?
If your game is not functioning properly, the first thing to check is to make sure the disc surface is clean and free of scratches. The discs should be cleaned with a dry, lint free cloth, such as pads designed for cleaning CDs.How do you fix a PS2 disc that skips?
The theory is that dust accumulation on the spindle causes slippage when spinning the blue discs, which either are thinner or spin faster than the DVD discs (silver games). I do think the grinding sound is just the disc spinning freely in the drive when it tries to start it. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you!HOW TO FIX PS2 DISC READ ERROR + MORE - RGA
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