Will not read the disc

there is what some people call an "eye" inside (it a sensor) inside that reads the disks SOMETIME this can get dirty and sometimes it can also break completely.... I would first start by getting a cleaning disk you can find them at most gaming stores you simply pop it in and it does all the work... they are also cheap so always the best place to start... If that does not work then you will need to have the sensor fixed...... SOMETIMES and this is NOT a fix but a sometimes useful temp fix you can hold the system upside down and then put the disc in and continue holding it that way until it loads that sometimes works`

Only the first version of the PS3 had PS2 backwards compatibility, They did make a special edition Metal Gear Solid version with it included but other than that no other PS3 will play PS2 discs... No matter what Add-On you install.

follow this steps, and use the common sense.God bless you
If the player skips, make sure that the DVD disc is not dirty or scratched..Use the cleaner disk buy it from R. Shack.
If the tray won't open or close properly, check the belt for dirt or wear. Then check the tray for misalignment. If needed, remove, clean, lubricate, and reinstall the tray following the instructions in the owner's manual.

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"I`ve used an aerosol air can to clean thru the cd slot"What type? not an "empty" can of paint, hairspray, chemical of some sort i hope. Compressed air at most I hope. If not, that's your Bose out the window!
The lense sounds like it needs a clean, you can buy these in disc for with tiny brushes on. Made by BIB and Allsop amongst many brands

Some movies are Dual Layer ,the lazer is the problem.It will stil read some Singel Layer dvd.

My Panasonic SC-EN5 stereo hadn't worked for years; the screen always read "no disc." I sprayed it with one of those air dusters that had compressed air, and IT WORKED!! Thanks jack 007227!

To resolve this issue, try one or all of the following:

• The Wave® music system is designed to play commercial CDs, CD-Rs, MP3-encoded CDS and CD-RWs. If your system has trouble playing MP3 CDs, make sure the discs were recorded with compatible formats. See Cannot play MP3 CDs



• The system may not be able to play certain CD-RW discs. Playability is dependant on how the disc was recorded, including the format it was recorded in and the actual disc used for recording.
  Note: iTunes defaults to AAC as the encoding format. In order to use iTunes to make CDs that will play on the Wave® music system, you’ll need to change the format to MP3 How to Choose Import Options



• Different brands of CD-Rs and CD-RWs use different materials which may affect the ability of a player to read them. If you are burning your own CD-Rs or CD-RWs, experiment with different brands of discs



• If a commercial disc won’t play, check for scratches, fingerprints or other physical damage. Try the CD in another player. If it still won’t play, there may be a problem with the disc



• Reset the system by disconnecting the power cord from the wall for one minute, then plug the system back in

I took mine to Radio Shake and they replaced the mechanism for the reader. It was a total of 150.00 but it was worth it. I have to give it to them and they had to send it out to see what was wrong with it. I have used it two years later and it still works good. On occasion when I play about three to five dvds it will stop. After I let it cool down it starts working again. I am selling mine after 8 years of having it because my girl friend bought me a blue-ray theater system for christmas. Other then that it is a great product. if you need anything else let me know. [email protected]

Hi,
xboxes are my speciality, spent about 2-3 years repairing them.
you,ll have a dirty or worn laser unit.
thats why it won,t read disks.
As for your other fault, regarding unloading.
this is the hard-drive, being 6 years old, it,s worn out.
Constantly read/writing Data. and the possibility of being full of dust. it,s had a great life.
i,m in birmingham ( UK )
If you need a service-repair-replacement.
Please contact me for further details.
Mike @ Compurepair.