My console keeps coming with a disc read error. The problem is not a dirty lens or a damaged disc, it is obviously that the laser either needs realignment or the voltage is low(although I think they only had that problem on the larger models). However, I can't find any information anywhere about how to fix this. What do I need to do?
Same problem. Called Sony and they recommended system restore and disable Media Server. But, why would this error come after several weeks of play, not right away? They also claimed warranty was void because we used disk cleaner to try to clean disk, as they recommended, but said it was not a Sony cleaner so invalidated warranty. I think this was the mistake of the first rep we got as the second rep said this was not true.Same problem. Called Sony and they recommended system restore and disable Media Server. But, why would this error come after several weeks of play, not right away? They also claimed warranty was void because we used disk cleaner to try to clean disk, as they recommended, but said it was not a Sony cleaner so invalidated warranty. I think this was the mistake of the first rep we got as the second rep said this was not true.
My playstation 2 keeps giving me a disk reader error and wont play any of my games. I have cleaned the lens with a dvd/cd/game console cleaner. Even used a can of air and my hoover on the lens are, and still, nothing works. I've tried going into systems configuration, and my browser for my memory-card. And that works, But it won't read my games!! What is the problem, what can I do fix it, and if I can't fix it. Is it worth paying for it to be fixed? Or, should I just buy a new console? My playstation 2 keeps giving me a disk reader error and wont play any of my games. I have cleaned the lens with a dvd/cd/game console cleaner. Even used a can of air and my hoover on the lens are, and still, nothing works. I've tried going into systems configuration, and my browser for my memory-card. And that works, But it won't read my games!! What is the problem, what can I do fix it, and if I can't fix it. Is it worth paying for it to be fixed? Or, should I just buy a new console?
AnonymousDec 10, 2007
I have the same problem on my 40GB ps3 that a bought about a month ago. All of a sudden, while playing a game, the disc read error message popped up on the screen and I had to turn the ps3 off using the power switch. Since then I have been unable to play any types of disc on my ps3 (including brand new dvd and BD discs) as the disc reader won't even recognise the discs. So here I pay $500-600 for a game system that becomes useless in 4 weeks... gamestop's lame warranty (7days) will not cover anything. I am pretty upset about this problem and would greatly appreciate any suggestions on how to fix it.I have the same problem on my 40GB ps3 that a bought about a month ago. All of a sudden, while playing a game, the disc read error message popped up on the screen and I had to turn the ps3 off using the power switch. Since then I have been unable to play any types of disc on my ps3 (including brand new dvd and BD discs) as the disc reader won't even recognise the discs. So here I pay $500-600 for a game system that becomes useless in 4 weeks... gamestop's lame warranty (7days) will not cover anything. I am pretty upset about this problem and would greatly appreciate any suggestions on how to fix it.
I have the same disc read error as the other person at the bottom. I bought my PS3 the day before thanksgiving and last night it came up with disc read error. Since then I can not play any games for PS3 of brd's? So I two have a machine that cost me 500 dollars that no longer works??? Wow..only one month? Maybe Sony should go to the drawing board and make products like they used to? does anybody know how to fix it?I have the same disc read error as the other person at the bottom. I bought my PS3 the day before thanksgiving and last night it came up with disc read error. Since then I can not play any games for PS3 of brd's? So I two have a machine that cost me 500 dollars that no longer works??? Wow..only one month? Maybe Sony should go to the drawing board and make products like they used to? does anybody know how to fix it?
I have 80-gig one month old PS3. COD4 was loading a level and froze up so i restarted now no disc will show up.I have 80-gig one month old PS3. COD4 was loading a level and froze up so i restarted now no disc will show up.
AnonymousFeb 01, 2008
when i put the discs into the ps3 it just dosent read them....y?when i put the discs into the ps3 it just dosent read them....y?
AnonymousFeb 06, 2008
I was going through my PS2 memory card and i was deleting everything, and i accedenty deleted my system confugeration, is there anyway i can fix it???
Please Help Me!!! ~jodiI was going through my PS2 memory card and i was deleting everything, and i accedenty deleted my system confugeration, is there anyway i can fix it???
Please Help Me!!! ~jodi
AnonymousFeb 10, 2008
this sucks i got a new game and the day before i got it started freezing then then it just wouldn't read the disc. now i cant play my new game.
this sucks i got a new game and the day before i got it started freezing then then it just wouldn't read the disc. now i cant play my new game.
ps2 can't read disk.i cleaned eye and nothing changed.turntable drags while trying to read diskps2 can't read disk.i cleaned eye and nothing changed.turntable drags while trying to read disk
My playstation will not play any games or DVD's. Is there a way to clean it?My playstation will not play any games or DVD's. Is there a way to clean it?
AnonymousMar 17, 2008
playstation2 can't read games playstation2 can't read games
I have adisc read error.I have the bigger ps2.And I also have only the power cord ,not the original with the power pack(or whatever).the disc spins and the lens is clean.its not the disc.Any possible solutions would br nice.thank youI have adisc read error.I have the bigger ps2.And I also have only the power cord ,not the original with the power pack(or whatever).the disc spins and the lens is clean.its not the disc.Any possible solutions would br nice.thank you
AnonymousJun 01, 2008
my playstation slim won't work! every disc i've put in it comes up with disk error then comes up with a gold disc i click it then it reappears with disk error.
please please please can you help me
my playstation slim won't work! every disc i've put in it comes up with disk error then comes up with a gold disc i click it then it reappears with disk error.
please please please can you help me
In my sony slimline ps2 there is a little problem. It reads certain discs easily [ like- jet li, smackdown vs. raw ] but could not read certain discs like dbz budokai tenkaichi 3 and mortral combat shaolin monks. It shows that there is a disc error but when I made it run on a different ps2, it ran easily. In budokai, it could not start. I have already got a lens check and clean up.
please post your suggestions and help meIn my sony slimline ps2 there is a little problem. It reads certain discs easily [ like- jet li, smackdown vs. raw ] but could not read certain discs like dbz budokai tenkaichi 3 and mortral combat shaolin monks. It shows that there is a disc error but when I made it run on a different ps2, it ran easily. In budokai, it could not start. I have already got a lens check and clean up.
please post your suggestions and help me
AnonymousJul 03, 2008
my ps3 wont read discs and the times that it does it freezes after a couple of loading screensmy ps3 wont read discs and the times that it does it freezes after a couple of loading screens
AnonymousAug 13, 2008
can someone tell me how to fix my slimline ps2 because wen i put my games in it doesnt read them for some reason but i dont know what is causing the problem can someone help me plaesecan someone tell me how to fix my slimline ps2 because wen i put my games in it doesnt read them for some reason but i dont know what is causing the problem can someone help me plaese
My console fell off the table and now it dosen't read any of the disks i put inMy console fell off the table and now it dosen't read any of the disks i put in
my station 3 wont read disks and has stopped even loading what should i do
my station 3 wont read disks and has stopped even loading what should i do
AnonymousFeb 21, 2009
i have a similiar problem apart from it will read dvd's but freeze on games plz help thanks i have a similiar problem apart from it will read dvd's but freeze on games plz help thanks
AnonymousMar 02, 2009
it sucks i think you need to send it in
it sucks i think you need to send it in
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Replace the lens (if cleaning it with rubbing alchohol does not work). It is not expensive (try the 'bay) and there are plenty of guides on YouTube (video tutorials). If you are under warranty, get a replacement console!
In PS2 slim series when inserting the dvd there are three locks that you will hear clicking when putting on the disc. When you closely observe it is basically a spring that locks. make sure that you put the disc in such a way that you hear the 3 springs locking to the dvd (in the centre) . I faced this issue 2 days back . I got the ps2 2 days back . This is what I figured out .
Actualy there is a big lense under the lense you see. on a slim line ps2 you take the small lense and lift it a little so you can get a cotten swab with a little rubbing alocohle in there and wipe the big lense gently there may be a little plastic shild blocking you just pull it off it will clip back in. on full size the same thing you just got to take the system apart to do so if you want to thank email at [email protected]
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I would say get a cleaning CD with the bristles on the Cd to clean the lens of the Wii. When you get it all it does is spin in the CD tray and clean the lens inside the CD tray. That should fix your problem the lens is probably dirty. If it doesn't leave a comment and ill try to help again.
Disc read errors are mainly due to worn out lens or dirty PS2 lens.Clean your PS2 lens to get rid of this problem if your lens is dirty.Watch this video it will help you to know how to clean your PS2 lens.Watch it carefully.
Remember to keep your PS2 in Dust free environment if you don't want your PS2 lens to get dirty. Thank you!
Disc read errors are mainly due to worn out lens or dirty PS2lens.Clean your PS2 lens to get rid of this problem if your lens isdirty.Watch this video it will help you to know how to clean your PS2lens.Watch it carefully.
Remember to keep your PS2 in Dust free environment if you don't want your PS2 lens to get dirty. Thank you!
Go to the electronics section of Wal-Mart, Target, etc. and buy a laser lens cleaner. They typically cost 15-20 dollars.
They will come with specific instructions, but typically you:
1) Insert the disc into the disc drive 2) Have the disc drive read a particular track on the disc, so that the soft brushes attached to the underside of the disc can clean the laser lens.
Some people attempt to clean a laser lens by lightly wiping it with a Q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol. This is NOT a good method because of the high probability that you will either scratch the lens or leave some cotton on the lens making your problem worse.
Now this is strange PS2 hangs up..............!!!wHich pS2 u have.........???slim or the old fat one.........???As far as disc read errors are there, u should clean ur lens by using some lens cleaner CD or do it manually[for fat one] urself it not a big deal........becarefull while opening the cover....clean the dust on lens with the tissue or any other light material......the problem can also b with ur disc change that also...........
Hi you just need to get it to a store where they fix these things like a local electronics store or games store but I dont recommend taking it to a major store like Comet or Currys or GAME! Hope I helped Thanks
Same problem. Called Sony and they recommended system restore and disable Media Server. But, why would this error come after several weeks of play, not right away? They also claimed warranty was void because we used disk cleaner to try to clean disk, as they recommended, but said it was not a Sony cleaner so invalidated warranty. I think this was the mistake of the first rep we got as the second rep said this was not true.
My playstation 2 keeps giving me a disk reader error and wont play any of my games. I have cleaned the lens with a dvd/cd/game console cleaner. Even used a can of air and my hoover on the lens are, and still, nothing works. I've tried going into systems configuration, and my browser for my memory-card. And that works, But it won't read my games!!
What is the problem, what can I do fix it, and if I can't fix it. Is it worth paying for it to be fixed? Or, should I just buy a new console?
I have the same problem on my 40GB ps3 that a bought about a month ago. All of a sudden, while playing a game, the disc read error message popped up on the screen and I had to turn the ps3 off using the power switch. Since then I have been unable to play any types of disc on my ps3 (including brand new dvd and BD discs) as the disc reader won't even recognise the discs. So here I pay $500-600 for a game system that becomes useless in 4 weeks... gamestop's lame warranty (7days) will not cover anything. I am pretty upset about this problem and would greatly appreciate any suggestions on how to fix it.
I have the same disc read error as the other person at the bottom. I bought my PS3 the day before thanksgiving and last night it came up with disc read error. Since then I can not play any games for PS3 of brd's? So I two have a machine that cost me 500 dollars that no longer works??? Wow..only one month? Maybe Sony should go to the drawing board and make products like they used to? does anybody know how to fix it?
I have 80-gig one month old PS3. COD4 was loading a level and froze up so i restarted now no disc will show up.
when i put the discs into the ps3 it just dosent read them....y?
I was going through my PS2 memory card and i was deleting everything, and i accedenty deleted my system confugeration, is there anyway i can fix it???
Please Help Me!!!
~jodi
this sucks i got a new game and the day before i got it started freezing then then it just wouldn't read the disc. now i cant play my new game.
DISC READ ERROR
ps2 can't read disk.i cleaned eye and nothing changed.turntable drags while trying to read disk
My playstation will not play any games or DVD's. Is there a way to clean it?
playstation2 can't read games
I have adisc read error.I have the bigger ps2.And I also have only the power cord ,not the original with the power pack(or whatever).the disc spins and the lens is clean.its not the disc.Any possible solutions would br nice.thank you
my playstation slim won't work! every disc i've put in it comes up with disk error then comes up with a gold disc i click it then it reappears with disk error.
please please please can you help me
my console will read cd's but not dvd's or games
In my sony slimline ps2 there is a little problem. It reads certain discs easily [ like- jet li, smackdown vs. raw ] but could not read certain discs like dbz budokai tenkaichi 3 and mortral combat shaolin monks. It shows that there is a disc error but when I made it run on a different ps2, it ran easily. In budokai, it could not start. I have already got a lens check and clean up.
please post your suggestions and help me
my ps3 wont read discs and the times that it does it freezes after a couple of loading screens
can someone tell me how to fix my slimline ps2 because wen i put my games in it doesnt read them for some reason but i dont know what is causing the problem can someone help me plaese
games or movies won't play on playstation 3
My console fell off the table and now it dosen't read any of the disks i put in
my station 3 wont read disks and has stopped even loading what should i do
i have a similiar problem apart from it will read dvd's but freeze on games
plz help
thanks
it sucks i think you need to send it in
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