I was given a PS2 Slim that whenever I leave the lid closed and turn on the power, it makes a grinding noise that comes from the lens area. I see the dashboard and everything, and when I open the lid, I hear the noise as I see the lens try to move up and then moves down and the noise stops. I close the lid, and the same thing happens once more. It's a never ending cycle.
I thought about replacing the lens. I came to this conclusion because I had a spare assembly tray for the lens and a spare lens itself. I replaced the entire tray and it worked! No grinding noise whatsoever. Then I thought about replacing the lens only with the previous owners lens...the grinding noise commenced.
So I thought it could be the lens. So I purchased a few (spares for myself) and proceeded to replace the lens. Removed anti-static point successfully. Replaced lens...and the damn thing grinds AGAIN!!
So ok, could it be something is stuck?
What can it be?