How to Repair a PS2 Disk Error

Damaged Disk

• 1

  Examine the disk&'s surface. Angle the disk to let the light reflect off different areas, allowing you to see any scratches.

• 2

  Try another disk in the PS2 if the original disk is scratched. If the second disk works, the original disk needs to be fixed or replaced.

• 3

  Clean the original disk off, and try it in the drive again. It&'s possible that dirt or dust was obscuring an important piece of data. Use a disk cleaning kit or replace the disk if the error occurs again.

Dirty Laser Head

• 4

  Eject the PS2 tray, and look inside. Check if there is a buildup of dust or grime. Test a few different types of disks: a PS One game, a silver PS2 game, a blue PS2 game and a DVD. If the system reads certain types of disks but not others, it may have an alignment issue. Continue with the laser head cleaning if the PS2 responds the same to all disk types.

• 5

  Blow canned air into the disk tray bay to clear the debris.

• 6

  Use a laser lens cleaning kit on the PS2 if the canned air cleaning did not work.

Laser Alignment

• 7

  Clean the laser head before attempting a laser alignment. The alignment may be unnecessary, and you will void your warranty by opening the case.

• 8

  Turn the PS2 over. Remove all screws on the bottom of the system. Take the plastic cover off, and set it aside. Remove the four screws from the corners of the drive bay, and set this cover aside.

• 9

  Find the large white cog located on the drive. This part is the laser lens adjustment gear. Eject the tray, and mark the cog with the starting position. Click the cog counter-clockwise to bring the lens up. Test the drive with a disk every one to two clicks until you find a setting that works.

• 10

  Put the drive bay case back on. Put the PS2 casing back on.