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How to Install a New Laser On the PlayStation 2 Slim

The Playstation 2 Slim (PS2 Slim) is a less expensive version of the original PS2 that doesn't compromise on game performance. A defective laser in the DVD drive will render the PS2 Slim unable to play game discs and must be repaired. You can save both time and money by replacing the DVD laser diode yourself with one purchased from a laser supply shop. The modular design of the PS2 Slim makes accessing the DVD drive a straightforward process, although you will have voided Sony's warranty by doing so.

Things You'll Need

Bath towel
Torx screwdriver
Utility knife
Phillips jeweler's screwdriver
Flashlight
Tweezers
Replacement laser diode

Instructions

- 1
  Put a bath towel on a table. Disconnect all cables from the PS2 Slim. Put the PS2 Slim face down on the bath towel.
- 2
  Lift off the rubber feet from the bottom of the PS2 Slim with the tip of the utility knife. Scratch off the stickers from the bottom of the PS2 Slim with the tip of the utility knife.
- 3
  Remove the screws from beneath the rubber feet and from beneath the stickers with the Torx screwdriver. Remove the rest of the screws exposed on the bottom with the Torx screwdriver.
- 4
  Turn the PS2 Slim over. Grab hold of both sides of the outer case with your hands. Pull the outer case off of the PS2 Slim with your hands.
- 5
  Remove the screws from both sides of the DVD drive using the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver.
- 6
  Lift the DVD drive up with your hands. Pull out the two cables connected to the two connections on the back of the DVD drive with your fingers. Put the DVD drive face down on the bath towel.
- 7
  Pull the DVD tray out of the DVD drive.
- 8
  Remove the screws from the sides of the DVD drive's outer case with the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver. Lift the outer case off of the DVD drive as you push the DVD tray through the hole in the outer case.
- 9
  Shine the flashlight to locate the DVD laser lens sitting on the laser lens assembly. Remove the screws from both sides of the laser lens assembly with the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver.
- 10
  Wiggle the laser lens assembly free of the two rails it is riding on. Put the laser lens assembly on the bath towel.
- 11
  Remove the screw on the bracket over the top of the laser lens assembly with the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver. Remove the bracket.
- 12
  Lift the defective laser diode out of the center of the laser lens assembly with the tweezers. Insert the replacement laser diode into the holes that were just vacated by the defective laser diode.
- 13
  Put the bracket back on top of the laser lens assembly. Reattach the screw.
- 14
  Place the laser lens assembly back onto the two rails in the DVD drive. Place the DVD drive outer case back onto the DVD drive, taking care to push the DVD tray back through the hole in the outer case.
- 15
  Push the DVD tray back into the DVD drive.
- 16
  Reattach the two cables to the back of the DVD drive with your fingers. Place the DVD drive back into position in the PS2 Slim. Reattach the screws.
- 17
  Reverse the disassembly process to reassemble the PS2 Slim. Reattach the cables.

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