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How to Clean a PS2 With Corroded Hubs & Pins

The PlayStation2 (PS2) is a game console released on March 4, 2000. Like many gaming consoles there are ports on the rear of the unit in which to connect your power and A/V cables. If you have had your PS2 for a number of years it is likely that some corrosion has built up in the ports and on the pins in the sockets. Cleaning this corrosion off will ensure that your PS2 continues to function properly.

Things You'll Need

Toothbrush
Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your PS2 and unplug the A/V cables as well as the power cable from the ports at the rear of the console.
- 2
  Dip the bristles of your toothbrush in rubbing alcohol and use it to clean the power cable port on the back of the console. Use even strokes and moderate pressure to clean all the corrosion off of the pins in the port.
- 3
  Clean the corrosion out of the A/V ports at the back of the console.
- 4
  Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet and use the toothbrush to clean the hubs at the plug end of the power cable that connects to the PS2. Repeat this process until all the ports and connectors are clean.

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