When I put in a Playstation 2 game into the system, it does not recognize the disk at all. It doesn't seem to spin the disks either. Everything else is in place, the power plug, the tv jacks, even the disks are placed perfectly. I close the lid, and I wait for it to read my disk but it doesn't show the disc picture nor does it say, "Reading disk". It wasn't always like that, but it was dropped once, and after that, it never worked again. It would be apreciated if someone told me how to fix this problem so that I can continue playing on the PlayStation.
Very likely that the drive mechanism is damaged at this point if you say that it won't even begin reading the CD/DVDs.
For a PS2, you might just consider getting a replacement,
or as an alternative, get an external USB HDD, and load your games onto that, although it takes some reading and learning how to do this >> www.sksapps.com >> PS2 section
Playstations are not my forte, but judging by the symptoms, it looks like that drop either destroyed the disc drive, or damaged the connection between the disc drive and the motherboard.
If you feel confident, you can try disassembling the unit , and trying to diagnose the problem (check all leads, look for broken solder joints) and remedy it.
If you don't want to, or can't disassemble - Your best bet is a replacement unit or a professional repair.
SOURCE: Playstation 3
When that happened to our PS3 we had to send it back and get a new one because they were having a problem with the blueray readers with the systems. But that problem is suppose to be fix. but more than likely its the reader.
SOURCE: the playstation got really sensitive with reading disks
Sounds like you need to clean the lens on your PS2. The best solution is to find a DVD player lens cleaner from a local electronics store (make sure it is a good quality one, don't buy the cheapest one) and put it into your PS2 disc tray. It will play the disc using the DVD player on the PS2. Make sure you follow the directions for the lens cleaner very carefully, as you don't want to accidentally scratch your lens.
That should help with the reading issues. Good luck!
SOURCE: my playstation 2 at the
THE FLEX CABLE YOU CALLED IT RECTANGULAR SILVER IS THE CABLE STRIP WHICH CONNECT CARD READER SLOT TO THE MOTHERBOARD
THE LOCATION SHOULD BE NEAR TO POWER SUPPLY AND WILL IT BE FRONT END OF MOTHERBOARD
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