The result is that the disc read errors (DREs) are gone, and my PS2 is now as snappy as the day I pulled it out of its pretty blue box. I tried using a laser-lens cleaning disc as well as upgrading my DVD software, but my PS2 continued to report the dreaded 'disc read error.' With PS2 repair jobs costing about as much as a new unit, I was determined to find a (hopefully free) fix.Īfter scouring countless online sources and finding little useful information, I came across a message board posting that suggested the problem may be related to an internal adjustment gone awry. (I tried including pics but I can't remember the site I got them from and it wont let me cut and paste them, sorry) If you really need the pics then Email me and I will send the document with pics.Ībout a month ago, I noticed that my aging PS2 would no longer read DVD video and audio CD discs. Ensure proper ventilation: To avoid overheating, make sure that your PlayStation 2 is placed in a well ventilated area, and that the vents are not obstructed.This is how to adjust the laser position it is fairly simple just takes alot of patience.Repair the disc: If your game disc is scratched, it is sometimes possible to recover the disc with a disc repair kit.For a less intrusive approach, use a can of compressed air, and attempt to blow the dust out from the vents and the disc tray, though this may also cause dust to settle where it is not desired. For the tech savvy, you may remove the disc drive, and gently clean the assembly with a cleaning cloth. Clean the disc drive: If not the disc itself, dust buildup in the drive is often the culprit.Use a high quality cleaning cloth and remove all smudges from the disc by lightly wiping outward from the center hub.

Clean the disc: Dust or smudges from fingerprints can cause disc reading problems.There are a number of causes for this problem and a number of fixes: The PlayStation 2 was infamous for the number of disc read errors that occurred.

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