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#309781 - 12/05/03 05:48 AM
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Do we have any resident PS2 experts? I have my PS2 in the truck from time to time and play a lot of movies on it. For some reason now, the console won't recognize certain games anymore. For instance...if the game has that dark colored backing (forgive me for not being technical), like the old Playstation games, it will recognize it and you can play. If it has the backing like a DVD, or CD, (shiney) it won't play it. It will play, like I said movies, and CD's however. Anyone have any clue?
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#309782 - 12/05/03 06:15 AM
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hey.. i have no idea about the whole ps2 thing. and i don't mean to start anything.. but i find your quote about special olympics really offensive.
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#309783 - 12/05/03 06:22 AM
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Okay... ?
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#309785 - 12/05/03 06:34 AM
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thanks
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#309786 - 12/05/03 06:36 AM
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Originally posted by ccspelman: hey.. i have no idea about the whole ps2 thing. and i don't mean to start anything.. but i find your quote about special olympics really offensive. :rolleyes:
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#309787 - 12/05/03 06:47 AM
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Originally posted by MEYEX: Do we have any resident PS2 experts? I have my PS2 in the truck from time to time and play a lot of movies on it. For some reason now, the console won't recognize certain games anymore. For instance...if the game has that dark colored backing (forgive me for not being technical), like the old Playstation games, it will recognize it and you can play. If it has the backing like a DVD, or CD, (shiney) it won't play it. It will play, like I said movies, and CD's however. Anyone have any clue? My brother has this same problem with his. He found out that some ot the PS2's will no recognized the DVD games (Blue backing). You will need to contact Sony and send console back to get it fixed. He had talked to Sony customer service, and they were no help. He actually found out what the problem was from EA Games, when he asked them why his "The Sims" game wouldn't work. I don't know what you need to do to send it in yet, because he hasn't sent his in, but if I were you, I would contact Sony and see what needs to be done.
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#309789 - 12/05/03 07:01 AM
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Thanks, i'll contact them today.
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#309790 - 12/05/03 07:27 AM
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Had the same problem. Bought a new unit, it was cheaper than having the old one fixed. If it does it again, forget Sony - cheap crap!
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#309791 - 12/05/03 07:29 AM
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Really? ... damn don't say that. Did they say exactly what the problem was?
They gave me a sequence of steps to follow to "Auto Diagnose" the system. I'm gonna try it when I get home. Did they tell you to do the same?
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#309792 - 12/05/03 07:29 AM
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Piracy on the High Seas type of CD perhaps? Thomas
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#309793 - 12/05/03 07:36 AM
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Originally posted by MEYEX: Really? ... damn don't say that. Did they say exactly what the problem was?
They gave me a sequence of steps to follow to "Auto Diagnose" the system. I'm gonna try it when I get home. Did they tell you to do the same? Sony would not say anything at all except -"send the unit to service" (I would have to pay the postage too) - Local repair places would not say much either, no help, no clues as to problem.
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#309794 - 12/05/03 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by MEYEX: Really? ... damn don't say that. Did they say exactly what the problem was?
They gave me a sequence of steps to follow to "Auto Diagnose" the system. I'm gonna try it when I get home. Did they tell you to do the same? How old is your system? If it is still under warrenty, the most you should have to pay for is shipping.
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#309795 - 12/05/03 08:30 AM
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I don't know exactly, but i'm sure it's over a year old. Hopefully this system diagnosis works. They say that it's supposed to reset the system's drivers.
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#309796 - 12/05/03 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by MEYEX: I don't know exactly, but i'm sure it's over a year old. Hopefully this system diagnosis works. They say that it's supposed to reset the system's drivers. Do you think you could post the steps for the "Auto Diagnosis", if it works, so I could forward it on to my brother? Thanks.
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#309797 - 12/05/03 10:25 AM
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Sure no problem. I'm gonna try it when I get home. I'll post tonight as to whether or not it works.
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#309800 - 12/05/03 01:07 PM
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I have problems from time to time reading games when the laser gets dirty...
I was playing GTA3 one time when it was raining outside (ie: humid) with the front door open. The moist air coming in must have condensed on the lens and sucked dust onto it or something. (you may have had the same problem putting the PS2 in your truck)
Anyway, I fixed it (and have had to do so a few times since) by taping a q-tip onto a long but tiny screwdriver, sliding the CD door halfway open (with the power unplugged), dipping the q-tip in alcohol, and sticking it way in there (the screwdriver acts as a long handle for the q tip) to clean off the lens (you'll also need a flashlight to see in there).
This is probably your problem.
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#309801 - 12/05/03 01:16 PM
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I think your quote about the special olympics is pretty funny. People need to lighten up!!! Some people bitch, complain, and cry about everything ....those people need to lighten up or shut up!!!
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#309802 - 12/05/03 01:20 PM
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...by taping a q-tip onto a long but tiny screwdriver, sliding the CD door halfway open (with the power unplugged), dipping the q-tip in alcohol, and sticking it way in there Yegods man, you realize that Playstation Duece CD lenses are not glass, right? They are plastic... Plastic + rubbing alcohol = bad idea. NEVER put any form of iso-ANYTHING on plastic unless you expect some serious problems. That includes those retarded "CD cleaners" that are simply a brillo pad glued to a CD and some rubbing alcohol. CD lenses are VERY susceptable to scratches, be bloody careful!
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#309803 - 12/05/03 04:52 PM
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Didn't realize that the lens was plastic (and didn't know that alcohol hurts it)..
doesn't change the fact that the dirty lens was my problem - so what do you clean it with? Water? dry q-tip?
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#309804 - 12/05/03 05:11 PM
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I had the same problem with my PS2. To fix the problem follow these steps.
1. Open PS2 from the bottom. You will need a small phillips screwdiver (eyeglass one).
2. Be carefull when pulling the top off, there is a wire thingymajigger connecting the top to the on/off switch. Don't twist it or pull on it.
3. Now take off the cover to the actual drive of the PS2.
4. I believe you should now be able to see the eye that reads the disk. If not take the remaining stuff out of the way.
5. Once the eye is available, take a Q-Tip and dip it in some alcohol (not beer) and clean off the eye.
6. Now put your PS2 back together (carefull not to mess that wire up).
7. Plug it in and try it.
I did this to mine about 6 months ago and haven't had another problem yet.
Good luck and be carefull.
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#309808 - 14/05/03 06:14 AM
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alchohol will not damage the plastic if it is a plastic eye, it is most likely made out of PP and it takes alot to damage that stuff.
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#309810 - 15/05/03 07:17 PM
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i heard dvd's actually hurt the earlier units and that there is an upgrade piece you need that was an aftermarket production about a year after ps2 release. i've had the same prob with mine, only thing i've done is taken my shop vac and put it in blower mode, turn power on ps2 open disk door then pull ac plug so door stays open, now use the blower to blow all the dust out the back of the unit, have done this twice this year.
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#309812 - 15/05/03 11:37 PM
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Originally posted by ddubbs77: I had the same problem with my PS2. To fix the problem follow these steps.
1. Open PS2 from the bottom. You will need a small phillips screwdiver (eyeglass one).
2. Be carefull when pulling the top off, there is a wire thingymajigger connecting the top to the on/off switch. Don't twist it or pull on it.
3. Now take off the cover to the actual drive of the PS2.
4. I believe you should now be able to see the eye that reads the disk. If not take the remaining stuff out of the way.
5. Once the eye is available, take a Q-Tip and dip it in some alcohol (not beer) and clean off the eye.
6. Now put your PS2 back together (carefull not to mess that wire up).
7. Plug it in and try it.
I did this to mine about 6 months ago and haven't had another problem yet.
Good luck and be carefull. Dubbs, you fuckin' rule! My PS2 is working like a charm now! Games, movies, CD's, they all run clean. Thanks a ton man!
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#309813 - 21/05/03 02:56 PM
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Glad to here it worked.
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#309814 - 22/05/03 06:50 AM
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Didn't work for me though. Even the thing Auto Diagnose that tech support suggested didn't work. I also took a can of air to it...nothing. Not sure what to do at this point.
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#309815 - 26/05/03 09:17 AM
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This may sound crazy, especially coming from someone without a PS2... however, I have heard from MANY people at work with PS2s. They have reported similiar problems and state simply inverting the PS2, to the upright position has solved some game play issues (specifically certain backed games.)
Just my $0.02.
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