Disc Read error PS2

[Reid]

Hi- I have never had an interest in PS2, but lately I have seen the great PS2 only games for it (IE God of War)

So I bought one for 50 bucks from a friend, which included the PS2, AV and power cables, and the original box and manuals.

I got it cheap because he said it couldnt read discs, and I have heard of the DRE before. So I bought it and thought I would be able to fix it no problem-

I was wrong.

I have read 2 different guides on it(high rated guides) and neither worked for me.

Can anyone please help me- I would appreciate it alot.

It is a version 4 PS2 btw(8 screw with electric shock warning stamped on bottom)

[exit]

If all else fails, have Sony fix it.

[Sothy]

the laser lense needs to be cleaned or reailligned


The realligning I never did but there are little white gears you can move.... christ its been awhile...

[THATinkjar]

I know God of War struggles on many older models of PS2. I don't really understand why, but I think it is to do with the way the disc is read, and how the content is streamed as you play.

I know my PS2 really struggled with it. I experienced freezing and crashes. I have never had a problem with any other PS2 game before or since.

[roushimsx]

No point in trying to manually adjust and fix the laser, it's just going to go out again. You're going to want to replace the entire assembly and that could cost ~$45-$50 or so.

[GrandAmChandler]

Moving this to the Tech Forum

[Reid]

crap-

I got raped when i paid 50 :/