View Full Version : How do I fix a PS1 drive door switch?
The Brown Eye
03-12-2005, 09:55 PM
I received a debug PS1 today, and nothing was happening when I put a disc in. Taking it apart revealed that the drive door switch was non-operational. At least now I know what was rattling inside. I'd like any advice on fixing this if at all possible.
chadtower
03-12-2005, 10:28 PM
Crazy glue and the broken piece that was rattling around. If that's not enough, just make a little piece of the right shape out of wood or something and glue that on.
The Brown Eye
03-12-2005, 10:54 PM
The whole thing crumbled right off as I took a toothpick to maneuver the spring with the power on. Nothing happened. The controller works, but I can't play anything. The drive door switch is now FUBAR though. :( I can't believe it would just crumble away like that.
Any other ideas? Or am I quite screwed on this one?
GarrettCRW
03-13-2005, 01:07 AM
The whole thing crumbled right off as I took a toothpick to maneuver the spring with the power on. Nothing happened. The controller works, but I can't play anything. The drive door switch is now FUBAR though. :( I can't believe it would just crumble away like that.
Any other ideas? Or am I quite screwed on this one?
If you can find a cheap PS1 at a used game store (doesn't even need to be working), you can harvest the spring assembly from that.
long_shawn_silver
03-16-2005, 11:36 AM
Glue the door switch right down, then you can open the machine while its on also. There should be a faq around to help you out. Look up "PSX SWAP TRICK" and just use the instructions they have about the door leaver there.