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How to Troubleshoot a PS2 That Won't Read DVD Roms

The Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) has the ability to play DVD movies. However, every once-in-a-while you may experience some playback issues where the PS2 won't read the DVD you inserted into the player. This can be due to a variety of different reasons, including the DVD player or DVD being dirty, or perhaps the PS2 doesn't support the DVD you inserted into the tray.

Things You'll Need

Compressed air
Window cleaner
Clean cloth
DVD

Instructions

- 1
  Open the tray to the Sony PlayStation 2 and remove the DVD in the tray. Spray compressed air into the system. This removes dust and debris that can stick to the laser and lens of the gaming system.
- 2
  Inspect the DVD. If it's dirty, spray some window cleaner onto the disk and clean the DVD with a clean cloth. Rub the DVD from the inside ring of the DVD to the outside. Moving around the DVD in a circular motion can actually push the dirt the DVD and cause further problems.
- 3
  Insert the DVD back into the PlayStation 2 and see if it reads the disk.
- 4
  Eject the DVD if the PS2 still doesn't read it disk. The PlayStation 2 doesn't support all self-burned DVDs (meaning you burned the disk at home). This can vary depending on the Sony PlayStation model and the DVD brand.

PlayStation 2