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How to Fix PS2 Game Systems

The Sony PlayStation 2 gaming console is a much older video game system and more susceptible to malfunctions due to the older hardware it utilizes. Symptoms can include browser screen freezes, disc read errors, long load times and the system not recognizing that there is a game in the disc drive at all. These malfunctions can be caused by a buildup of foreign objects and debris inside of the system, and you may be able to fix your problem by opening the console's plastic cover and carefully cleaning it out.

Things You'll Need

Can of compressed air
Phillips screwdriver
Tweezers

Instructions

- 1
  Place the PS2 on a hard, flat surface such as a table.
- 2
  Take your Phillips screwdriver and remove all screws found on the back of the console. There are eight screws in total.
- 3
  Remove the PS2's hard casing and set it to the side.
- 4
  Take your Phillips screwdriver and remove all the screws from the top of the disc assembly located inside the system, to the right.
- 5
  Remove any large dust bunnies or foreign objects from the inside of the system with your tweezers.
- 6
  Blow away any loose dust and debris that was left behind with your can of compressed air.
- 7
  Replace the top of the disc assembly and the PS2's hard casing.

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