The PS2 is a stable gaming console, but occasional problems like freezing or crashing will occur. Sometimes game discs will not run. Here is a guide on how to fix PS2.
How to Repair the PS2 Game System
Required Tools and Materials
Tweezers
Can of compressed air
Philips screwdriver
Put the PS2 on a table. Turn the console so the back is facing you. Remove all the screws with the screwdriver. You have to remove a total of eight screws.
Step 2
Take off the PS2 casing. Put it aside.
Step 3
Get your screwdriver. Take out all the screws on the disc assembly top. This will be within the PS2.
Step 4
Use the tweezers to take out any foreign objects and dust bunnies inside. Use the can of compressed air to remove dirt and dust. When studying how to fix PS2, make sure that the compressed air is used extensively.
Step 5
After you have cleaned the system, reassemble the system. Put the casing back on and plug it in.
Step 6
If the system still will not run, it is probably damaged. You will have to purchase a replacement. Be careful when cleaning the laser;
it might get damaged.
How to Repair PS2 Game Discs
Required Tools and Materials
Lint-free cloth
Baking soda toothpaste
PS2 game disc
Step 1
Put the disc on a level surface like a table. Make sure the shiny side is facing up.
Step 2
Put a bit of toothpaste on the cloth. Spread the toothpaste uniformly on the cloth.
Step 3
Wipe this cloth on the disc. Start from the center of the disc and work your way to the outer edges. If the scratches are numerous, apply more toothpaste.
Step 4
Leave the toothpaste on the discs for a couple of minutes. After two minutes, rinse the disc well.
Step 5
Let the air dry the disc naturally. When it is totally dry, put the disc in the PS2. The game should run. if it does not run, repeat the process. Don’t forget to let it dry first.
Tips and Warnings
Use only toothpaste paste; do not use gel. If you do not have toothpaste, you can use butter. Never wipe the disc in a circular motion. This will aggravate the scratches and make the disc unplayable.
Learning how to fix PS2 and PS2 discs is not so difficult. You just have to make sure that the instructions given are followed. Do not lose the screws when you disassemble the unit.
