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Free Repair Guides
Floating around the Internet are several free guides that offer step by step instructions on how to fix the PS2's most common problems. By far the most widespread problem with the PS2 is the disc read error. This problem can be solved by opening your PS2, cleaning your lens with cleaning alcohol, and adjusting the lens height. You can also find guides that cover how to repair a jammed disc tray or damaged power supply. The free guides are usually less in-depth and don't cover the more severe problems. Find and compare several of these guides to make sure their information matches up and to give you the best picture of what you must do.
Repair Guides for Sale
There is no shortage of repair guides that you can purchase. Companies such as Powerful Guides and Ultimate Console Guides specialize in making repair guides for all of your video game consoles, including the PS2. These guides usually come in the form of a book, a PDF document or a video guide. They range in price from $9.95 to $19.95. These guides offer more comprehensive repair troubleshooting and help you identify and replace blown fuses, solder and de-solder, and replace broken lasers. If you constantly have problems with your PS2 or you want to be prepared just in case, these guides are a good bet.