How To Clean Ps2 Laser Without Opening

Thursday, 8 Baronial 2013

The PlayStation 2 console uses a laser lens to read data of game discs and DVD movies in social club to make them functional. Subsequently extensive use of the Sony PS2 console, the laser lens will go dusty and dirty from everyday use. This causes the light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation lens to take difficulty reading discs and the console will beginning to give disc read errors onscreen. If you own a PS2 slimline model, yous are lucky because you don't have to dissemble the complete console to clean the laser lens, like you do with the fat bulky console. This is because the laser lens can be exposed by pressing the eject button to open the disc flap, so you won't void whatever warranty with the manufacturer. Normally, giving the laser lens a quick clean will restore its ability to read discs like new, but if your console is still giving you errors, the laser is probably burnt out and volition need replacing.

1) Power off your PS2 console by holding down the 'Power' button for iv seconds. This will power off the panel and will put it into standby mode, making it safe for you to perform the maintenance.

ii) Press the 'Eject' button, and then the disc flap tin open. If a game disc is already inserted into the console remove it because you will need to gain admission to the laser lens. The light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation lens looks like a pocket-size bluish colored eye in metallic housing.

3) Then Obtain a bottle of 'Rubbing Booze' from your local hardware store. This is a special liquid that is solvent free that works wonders when it comes to cleaning electronics. So unscrew the 'Cap' from the bottle and pour a sensible amount of liquid onto a 'Cotton Bud'.

four) Now using the moisture side of the 'Cotton fiber Bud', gently clean the laser lens upwards and downwards a few times. Don't press down too hard or clean in fast circular move because you won't clean it any amend, in fact y'all tin can cause scratches on the lens so be careful!