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Playstation 2 Repair Guide
Mark Eastman
. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2002-2003 by
Published by Powerful Guides
1387 Westbrook Dr.
Marysville,OH 43040
www.powerfulguides.com

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  • Page 1 Playstation 2 Repair Guide Mark Eastman . All rights reserved. Copyright 2002-2003 by Published by Powerful Guides 1387 Westbrook Dr. Marysville,OH 43040 www.powerfulguides.com...
  • Page 2 WARNING The Playstation 2 is a high-tech piece of equipment. Fixing the console yourself should not be done unless completely necessary. You may risk electrical shock so please make sure your unit is unplugged and take additional steps to ensure your safety.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION My name is Mark. I have been an electronic technician for almost 25 years now. My goal here is to help you fix your PS2 quickly and at a cost well below what you would pay a repair shop to do it for you . I have broken down the steps into simple terms and hopefully made it a task that almost anyone could do.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LASER VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR VERSION 4 ON UP..............32 REPLACING THE EJECT RIBBON CABLE ....................36 MY PLAYSTATION 2 IS STILL BROKEN-NOW WHAT? ................39 INTRODUCTION TO BUYING AND SELLING ON EBAY ................. 40 HOW TO BUY AND SELL ON EBAY ......................41 SELLING ON EBAY ............................
  • Page 5: Where To Buy Playstation 2 Parts

    WHERE TO BUY PLAYSTATION 2 PARTS VIDEOGAMEREPAIR.COM Powerful Guides recommends for replacement parts. Also, if after using this book you are still having trouble and you opt to send it in for repair, VIDEO GAME REPAIR will give all of our customers a $10.00 discount on their flat rate labor fee.
  • Page 6: What Version Do You Have

    WHAT VERSION DO YOU HAVE? Some of the procedures in this book require you to know what version your PS2 console is. It is a fairly simple process to determine your PS2 version. Please follow the steps below to correctly determine your PS2 version. On the back of your PS2 you need to locate the tag that has the model number on it.
  • Page 7: Resetting The Dvd Password

    RESETTING THE DVD PASSWORD Have a parental password on the DVD player that you have forgotten and need to reset it? Follow the procedure below to take care of it. 1. Pop in a DVD movie (anyone will work) 2. While you are watching the DVD movie, press select and a small menu should show up. 3.
  • Page 8: Voltmeter Training

    VOLTMETER TRAINING IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE A VOLTMETER TO READ VOLTAGES AND MEASURE RESISTANCE THEN YOU CAN SKIP THIS SECTION Before doing some of the techniques in this manual you are going to need to know how to use a voltmeter. They are very easy to use and it won't take long to get you up to speed even if you have never used one before.
  • Page 9: Power Supply Problems

    • Voltmeter (Hardware store or Radio Shack) If you are experiencing power supply problems then more than likely your Playstation 2 will not come on at all. It is plugged in and the switch is on, but you have no lights. There are a couple of things you can check that may WARNING-ALL TESTING THAT IS DESCRIBED HERE IS be a simple fix to your problem.
  • Page 10 The remaining checks will require that the PS2 cover be removed. Follow these steps to safely and easily remove it. A. Flip your PS2 over so that the bottom is facing up B. Remove all the screw covers. ( There should be 6 screw covers, 4 made of rubber (outer edges) and 2 made of plastic (in the middle), that need to be removed.
  • Page 11 E. The PS2 shell should now be ready to remove. ONLY the UPPER side (with the PS2 logo) needs to be removed for this step - Leave the BOTTOM side WARNING-Be very careful when taking the upper shell off, or you could damage the PS2.
  • Page 12 Now we are going to test the power switch. MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION. Put one voltmeter lead on one of the pins that the power cable plugs into and the other on one of the pins of the white plug just inside the case. You should get a 0 reading or a short.
  • Page 13 Remove the 4 screws as indicated in the diagram and lift the power supply board out and check the fuses. The power switch and other checks are the same as on the other board. Every version of PS2 has a slightly different set of fuses in it. To convert the numbers on the fuses to an actual value take the number and multiply by .04.
  • Page 14: Disc Read Errors

    DISC READ ERRORS It seems that there are many people who are having disc read errors on their PS2 consoles for no apparent reason. They get it on some discs or DVD's and not on others. There is no logical pattern to the problem. Obviously you don't want to pay someone $120.00 to fix the problem, and so you have purchased this information in hopes of getting to the bottom of it.
  • Page 15: Diagnostics Mode

    This procedure rarely works for anyone but since it only takes a few minutes to do it is worth a try before opening up your Playstation 2 console. • Turn on your PS2 WITHOUT a disc in it and wait for it to come up to the MAIN MENU screen •...
  • Page 16: Fixing Disc Slippage

    FIXING DISC SLIPPAGE A disc slipping can be the culprit that is causing your read errors and it is quite easy to fix. The reason that the discs are slipping is because the magnet around the spindle has weakened and it allows the disc to slip when it begins to spin.
  • Page 17 STEP 3.Make sure you have a nice, clean, well-lit area to work in. You might want to get a small bowl or cup to put your parts in so you will not lose them. The things you need for this next project are: •...
  • Page 18 C. Use your knife to cut the warranty tape that is covering the seam between the back and the top cover. (By the power switch). Just trace the seam through the tape with the knife so that it will not be holding you back when you go to remove the top later.
  • Page 19 Then, lift it at an angle, like opening the cover of a book. Take the bottom (Vertically speaking) of the shell, with the PS2 logo on it, and lift it an angle. WARNING-Lift slowly and be careful not to break the ribbon cable going to the reset and eject buttons.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Here is a picture of the one I just did with the sheet magnets in place. It's up to you at this point if you want to continue. This may be all that is needed to fix your problem. Put the cover back on and try it out.
  • Page 21 L. This next photo is just to show you a little more detail on what is going on around the spindle. The magnet on top attracts to the magnet in the cover and pushes the game down onto surface. The black rubber ring is what touches the game in the center so make sure it is grease free.
  • Page 22: Second Disc Read Error Adjustment Procedure

    SECOND DISC READ ERROR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Read through this entire procedure before starting so you have a clear understanding of what needs to be done. If the previous procedure did not work for you there is one more thing you should try before going with the laser voltage adjustment procedure.
  • Page 23 5. Turn the wheel about 1/8 of a turn. Put the CD tray cover back on. You DO NOT need to put the screws in. just hold it down lightly with your hand. Put in one of your game discs and push it in and see if it works. You may have to use the browser to load each disc you are testing.
  • Page 24: Cd Tray Alignment

    CD TRAY ALIGNMENT Fix for disc tray not opening after console has been dropped This procedure will not fix all consoles that have a disc tray that won’t open. There are other problems that can cause this problem as well. In most cases this will only work on consoles that won’t open, but that still have the blue light on the eject button.
  • Page 25 Use your knife to cut the warranty tape that is covering the seam between the back and the top cover. (By the power switch). Just trace the seam through the tape with the knife so that it will not be holding you back when you go to remove the top later.
  • Page 26 OPTIONAL: If you have or can get a couple of clips that hold stacks of paper they make and excellent clip for holding your PS2 cover firmly to the PS2 base. This will reduce your risk of accidentally tearing your ribbon cable. See photo. Next you will remove the lens cover.
  • Page 27 Now, lift up on that edge and pull up and forward a little. You should then be able to lift that whole side up at an angle and slide the tray completely out. Once you have it out...you will see a little gear on the front left side.
  • Page 28: Laser Voltage Adjustments

    LASER VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENTS WARNING!-Adjusting your laser voltage is pushing the envelope of a do-it-yourself procedure. This should only be done as a last resort for getting your games to work. Do not do this until you have tried the cleaning of the laser lens and the increasing of the magnet strength. DO NOT ADJUST THE LASER VOLTAGE IF: If you do not get the "Disc Read Error"...
  • Page 29 C. Use your knife to cut the warranty tape that is covering the seam between the back and the top cover. (By the power switch). Just trace the seam through the tape with the knife so that it will not be holding you back when you go to remove the top later.
  • Page 30 H. Now that the shields are removed you are going to lift and fold back the expansion slot to reveal the laser voltage adjustments. BE VERY CAREFUL-YOU WILL BE MOVING RIBBON CABLE AND CAN BREAK IT IF NOT DONE CAREFULLY. Gently pull up on the outer edge of the expansion bay and fold over to the right and GENTLY lay it on top of the circuit board to the right.
  • Page 31 Use this procedure at your own risk and the risk of damaging your Playstation 2. This procedure will speed up the process for you but it involves working on the Playstation 2 while it is plugged in and circuit boards are exposed.
  • Page 32: Laser Voltage Adjustment For Version 4 On Up

    LASER VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR VERSION 4 ON UP I stated earlier that the version 1-3 adjustment procedure was just on the edge of what I think the average do-it- yourselfer could do, and this procedure for version 4 and higher is even a little more difficult than the last. I have included it though to make the book more complete.
  • Page 33 The PS2 shell should now be ready to remove. ONLY the UPPER side (with the PS2 logo) needs to be removed for this step - Leave the BOTTOM side on. WARNING-Be very careful when taking the upper shell off, or you could damage the PS2.
  • Page 34 Plug the unit in and hit the eject button so the tray comes out and then unplug the unit. Lease the tray in the out position. You then need to remove the screws that are holding the rods that the laser assembly travels on.
  • Page 35 . Before you get started lets get a reading of exactly where the adjustment is set. Using your voltmeter in the Ohms reading setting put 1 lead at the bottom of the adjustment and the other in the upper left corner (see previous photo).
  • Page 36: Replacing The Eject Ribbon Cable

    REPLACING THE EJECT RIBBON CABLE Sometimes your ribbon cable may become broken or just break loose from the connector on one end or the other. It’s fairly easy to replace or reconnect. Just use the procedure below. If you need a new ribbon cable Click Here This procedure is going to start with the top already removed.
  • Page 37 Once the assembly is loose you will be able to remove the cable (or reattach it). As you can see the blue side of the cable is facing towards the circuit board. Tip- The cable just slides in to this connector. Just gently push it in while holding it close to the end to keep it from bending.
  • Page 38 Once the cover is removed you will be able to see where the ribbon cable connects. The blue side is facing up in this picture. Tip- This connector opens up wide on one end and then after you place the cable in it snaps shut. Open it up carefully before inserting or removing the cable.
  • Page 39: My Playstation 2 Is Still Broken-Now What

    MY PLAYSTATION 2 IS STILL BROKEN-NOW WHAT? Hopefully you were able to fix your Playstation 2 and are now back to playing games. If you are reading this though then that means that the methods did not work for you. Don’t worry.
  • Page 40: Introduction To Buying And Selling On Ebay

    INTRODUCTION TO BUYING AND SELLING ON EBAY Ebay is in my opinion the absolute best place on the internet to get a deal on ANY item. If you have never explored Ebay then you are in for a real treat. Before you begin dealing in this new world I want to make a couple of points that are CRITICAL to your Ebay future.
  • Page 41: How To Buy And Sell On Ebay

    • Next is the category selection – First In Box 1 Click on “Consumer Electronics” • In Box 2 Click on “Video Games” • In Box 3 Click on “Sony Playstation 2” • In Box 4 Click on “Systems” • Go to the bottom of the page and Click “Continue”...
  • Page 42 OK..let’s get started on the next part of getting your auction listed. • In the Item Title Box Type “Playstation 2 Console – Needs Repair” • Now if you are using my template you need to copy it and paste it into the Description Box. If you are not going to use it then you need to type in your description.
  • Page 43: The Auction Is Over- Now What

    bidder is from one of these two states and request the additional money required to ship. • Escrow- Does not apply to this auction • Click “Continue” at the bottom of the page Next you will just review everything you entered to make sure it is correct before starting your auction. DON’T Worry if the description section looks a little squeezed together.
  • Page 44: Buying On Ebay

    NOTE- I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay in touch with your buyer during the exchange process. Try to think of it from his point of view. He is sending you money in the mail- He wants to know if you got it and what your next action is.-Did you ship it yet? If so, when is he going to get it? Lack of contact can really make for a BAD transaction.
  • Page 45: I Won The Auction Now What

    someone who has a bad feedback rating? OK…enough said about that. Read through the descriptions of the auctions and look at the feedback rating of the seller. Look at the terms of the auction. Can you pay with Paypal, does he take checks? How much is shipping? All of these factors along with the description of the item being sold should help you decide what item you want to bid on.
  • Page 46: Sending In Your Console For Repair

    SENDING IN YOUR CONSOLE FOR REPAIR If you decide to send in your console for repair to our approved repair facility you will receive a $10.00 discount from their standard $49.95 flat rate labor fee. Your rate will be $39.95 plus parts. Please feel free to call them if you have questions at 888-662-5827.
  • Page 47 Referral Form from Powerful Guides Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Daytime Number If we can not talk to you during business hours your system goes to the back of the line. Model # ______________________________________ Serial # ___________________________________ Total Enclosed $49.95 ($39.95 labor + $10.00 return shipping) Payment Method –...
  • Page 48: Where To Buy Cheap Ps2 Games

    WHERE TO BUY CHEAP PS2 GAMES Even if you fixed your PS2 by one of the techniques in my guide you can benefit from Buying and Selling on Ebay. It is a great place to sell your unwanted games and to pick up new games as a great price. Just follow the steps I described above for buying and selling your console and do it for games.

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