Second Disc Read Error Adjustment Procedure - Sony Playstation 2 Repair Manual

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. This will only work on version 3 and higher PS2 consoles. If you don't
know what version you have it won't hurt to try the procedure, but the problem is that the adjustment you make
will not stay on version 1 & 2 consoles. It will revert back to it's default setting.
Before you get started you need to have as many different types of game disc as you can to make the best
possible adjustment. Get a DVD, a silver or gold back disc, and a purple or blue back disc. When you have one
of each then you can proceed.
1. Use the repair guide to remove your top cover again
2. Remove the disc tray assembly cover again just like you did when you were cleaning the lens.
Take a look at the picture on the right. The small white
wheel is what you are going to be adjusting in this
procedure.
What this little wheel does is adjust the angle of the CD tray. This will effect the angle that the laser hits the
CD. Do not get carried away making big adjustments on this. It only takes a small change to get BIG results.
WARNING- You are going to have to plug in your unit and hook it to a TV
just like you were going to play it to make this adjustment. It is very dangerous
to work on electrical equipment with the covers off. You could be shocked or
killed. Be extremely careful-Don't be in a hurry!
1.Hook the unit to the TV and plug it in and turn it on.
2. Press the eject button so that the tray slides forward.
3. You should now have a clear view of the wheel pointed out in the picture above. You will also see a metal
tab that hold the wheel in place.
4. Take a felt tip marker and mark the point where the wheel meets the tab so that you will always be able to go
back to your starting point.
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