new problem, different ps2

**mc30** · 09-20-2006,06:16 PM

a friend asked me to take a look at his PS2 V7. It looks like a magic 3 chip, the mod was done in Iraq while he was deployed there. It has worked for about 2 years. The problem is that it doesn't seem to recognize any games, only music. The DVD drive doesn't even spin up. Any suggesstions.

T07N · 09-20-2006,06:36 PM

The laser is probably worn out. Clean the top and bottom lense of the laser. Adjust the dvd pot down 50-100 ohms. That might fix the problem. Does it even read originals?

**mc30** · 09-20-2006,07:00 PM

doesn't even read originals. I have adjusted the pot down to 600 ohms, and still nothing. It won't even read cd games. only music cd's. I have cleaned the laser and done minor mechanical adjustments.

T07N · 09-20-2006,07:13 PM

Ok, I think you should put the dvd pot back to it's original value and try removing the chip. See if the console can read originals dvd then.

**mc30** · 09-20-2006,07:26 PM

I can try that. I did try lifting the chip off of the board but it is glued. and the pot is back in the original position. you thinking the chip suddenly went bad?

**mc30** · 09-20-2006,07:27 PM

ps can you look at my other thread again. "booting problem"

**FahadSaid** · 09-22-2006,08:59 PM

I honestly think it's the DVD patch wires. Check the applicable and shorten the amount exposed: B-G-I-A-H-SCEX.

**mc30** · 09-22-2006,11:50 PM

Actually I just finished removing the mod and trying an original game. Same problem, nothing works but the music cds. I am reinstalling the mod right now. I did check all fuses, coils, and I am going to try adjusting the DVD pot down to about 400 ohms just to see. Any other suggestions?

T07N · 09-23-2006,04:25 AM

Sounds like new laser time. DVD pot of 400 ohms and it's still not reading means laser is worn (this is when the chip is not even installed.) I bet if you tried a cd-based ps2 game it'll work.

**mc30** · 09-23-2006,10:25 AM

I actually did try a CD based ps2 game and no luck. Should I order the entire DVD drive or just the laser. I am nervous just buying the laser with out knowing exactly what is wrong. But I will still be at it a while. I will keep you posted. Thanks for the help

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