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My Slim PS2 Won't Read PS2 Discs

The Slim PlayStation 2 works just the same as the earlier versions of the PS2, it is just a slimmer design. The Slim PS2 can play PlayStation 2 formatted DVD and CD-ROMs, audio CDs and DVD videos. The PS2 can't play burned media discs like CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW. If you are having trouble playing PS2 formatted discs, there may be a problem with the disc or the console's settings may require adjusting.

Things You'll Need

Lint-free cloth
Other PS2 discs

Instructions

Basic Troubleshooting
- 1
  Clean the PS2 disc with a lint-free cloth. Sony recommends that you use a cloth made specifically for cleaning discs. Start in the innermost circle of the disc and wipe out to the edge of the disc in a straight line. Don't wipe in a circular motion.
- 2
  Insert the disc into the PS2 disc tray, label-side up. If it still doesn't play, go to Step 3.
- 3
  Insert another PS2 disc into the tray to make sure the issue is not the disc. If the problem is not the disc, run an auto-diagnosis as described in Section 2.
Auto-Diagnosis
- 4
  Press the "Standby/Reset" button on the front of the PlayStation 2 to turn on the device. The indicator light will turn green.
- 5
  Select "Browser" in the main menu. To select an option, use your navigation arrows to highlight it. Then select it with the "Triangle" button on your PS2 remote control.
- 6
  Select "Diagnosis" from the Browser menu.
- 7
  Select "On."
- 8
  Insert the PS2 disc that you are having trouble playing into the disc tray. The PS2 will start the auto-diagnosis process. It will make adjustments to allow previously unplayable discs to be played. Repeat the process for additional discs that you are having trouble playing.

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