How To Fix Your Playstation 2 - The Disc Read Error

The Sony Playstation 2 is one of the best selling game consoles in history. Unfortunately, many console owners find that when they boot up their system, they get n error message which reads: DISC READ ERROR. For too many PS2 owners, this means one of 2 things; restart the console over and over until you get so mad you throw it out the window, or toss the thing in the trash and buy a new one.

Fortunately, you do not have to get rid of your beloved PS2 if you experience the Disc Read Error. There are several simple techniques you can use to repair this problem. Here is a brief summary:

1. DISC REPAIR: The first, and most common cause of the Disc Read Error, is a problematic discs. Discs that are dirty or scratched can cause the PS2's laser to bounce off the disc instead of reading the information. Before trying any other fix, inspect each of your discs to see if they have any scratches or dirt on them. If they are dirty, clean them with bottled water and dish-washing detergent, then rinse them off. IF that doesn't work, you'll need to repair the scratches. Either use a wax-based furniture polish to fill in the scratches, or buy a commercial disc-repair kit to do it.

2. LASER CLEANING: If the disc fix doesn't work, you'll need to open the PS2 case and get access to the laser. Unscrew each of the case screws, then remove the disc-tray cover. Clean the laser-emitter head with a cotton swab and lens-cleaning fluid. Then, re-attach the cover and and re-assemble the case, then turn on the PS2 and load a disc to test it.

3. LASER ADJUSTMENT: If laser cleaning doesn't work, you'll need to re-align the laser itself. To do this, open the case again and remove the disc-tray cover. You'll then need to reset the laser adjustment wheel to its lowest level. The wheel is a white plastic piece with pointy notches all around the rim. Once it is reset, reassemble the console and test the system with a disc or 2.

If none of these fixes work, there are some more complicated fixes available that are beyond the scope of this article. For a more complete guide, you'll want to purchase The Norwood Trading Company'c PS2 repair Guide. It gives detailed instructions about how to fix your PS2. Photographs, tool lists, and simple, step-by-step procedures will show you exactly what you need to do.

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FIX YOUR PS2

For simple, step-by-step instructions on how to repair your PS2 yourself, you need the Norwood Trading Company's PS2 Repair Guide. We show you exactly what you need to do so you can repair your PS2. To learn more abot the guide, visit our website:

http://norwoodtradingguides.com/technical.html

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