[jimbo888]

Hi,

My slim ps2 stopped spinning recently, I'm pretty sure I know what's wrond with it..

When I've bought the magic swap boot cd, I needed to stuck 3 part into the playstation, to make the ps2 believe it is closed, 1 on the bottom right, one on the top left, and one near the circonference of the cd hole.

Now I,ve oppened the playstation and I don't see any button near the circonference of the cd, top right... is there a button there? I guess there was one because you need to block it to make it spin. Anybody can show me a picture of the button, or where I could short the motherboard so I can close the switch permanently?


Thx

[Strokethebigtree]

Did you try taking all the tools out? Does the system work then?

I have the same problem right now actually, my slimline has just stopped spinning discs entirely, even with my magic switch stuff out. I had to open mine up (voided warranty) to install a piece though... Can anyone give me a hand?

I doubt I damaged anything, but the motor just plain doesn't spin anymore. The console just goes straight to the Browser screen.

[jimbo888]

well I can't take it all out, the lens does not look for a cd! that's why I think it doesnt even know it is closed! I need to know where the "switch" wich tell the ps2 that it is close are.


I need someone to tell me where are located the switch on the ps2 motherboard


Thx in advance

[angel333]

hi, i am a complete dunce anyways - have no idea what i am doing or what to look for. I've been an idiot by buying the ps2 from ebay *ugh!* I just hooked it all up, and disc doesnt spin... like you i dont think the ps2 is recognizing there is a disc in there!
The guy I bought it off did say it has a new laser in there - he also told me it was in full working order! I wondered if maybe this switch problem is what i have - and the guy forgot to do something b4 he put the thing back together...
Any help here would be great, open to all suggestions.
Dont know what I was thinking ... expecting a working ps2 for £36! rofl. Gotta laugh or I'll cryyyy!

[GAMER1]

Hi same problem it's not spinning. I heard the lazer moving back and fourth but I dont hear it anymore.I get cant read data message. Should I throw it out the window or can it be fixed

Thanks

[angel333]

I reassesed mine last night. I heard the disk spin slightly - like it was checking for a cd - but then it stopped, and nothing more... went straight to browser window. It looks like it could be a laser prob with that one. Funny though, I noticed it only making the noise as if it were looking for a cd when I powered it on. If i reset the thing, it did absolutely nothing. I tried this afew times too.
Anyways, I got in touch with the person who sold it to me, and sent it back off to them today - he fixes the things for a living and said he'd fix it and send it back to me, and give me a refund for my postage.
Just hope he does! I was half expecting, a "Haha! dodgey ps2 isnt my prob now!" from the guy - lol can ya tell how much faith i have in ebay sellers?!
Hope it gets sorted... I got a load more games arrive in the post today, cant even play any, or test they even work!!
Hope you guys figure out the problem.
Jeez, u think sony would sort out old tech probs before releasing ps3 and starting all over again! I sure aint paying £450 for one of those, for it to be likely to blow up in the first 6 months, like the original ps2 did!

[GAMER1]

So I take it know one here knows how it ca be fixed?

[angel333]

looks like the dont!]
try buying another ps2, or a ps3!!

[angel333]

i was looking at ps2 parts on ebay. saw lasers for around £10, boards for £10, but slimline boards were £20 - then again, u can find a ps2 for £30 as well. I'd buy another one even if it is broken, and mix n match parts until you get a working one! lol.
Best of Luck with you PS2 Fixing Quests!
Aj x