V4 SCPH-30001R Laser Replacement Help

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,12:25 AM

Hi all, I am new here. A long time ago I had a fat PS2 and then finally gave it to my younger brothers to play. It eventually got broken and tossed a few years ago. I have since picked up a non-working unit off ebay and I am trying to fix it.

It was a unit that was never taken apart before and still had the factory seal on the case. I took it apart and did all the adjustments/cleaning of both laser lens with no success. Then I dared to adjust the pots alittle and it worked great for about 5 mins then now it wont read DVD's, it plays PSX and PS2 blue CD's ok but does skip alittle. I cleaned the rails and lubed those and the worm gear assembly.

At this point I believe the DVD side of the laser is gone. It is the HD7 open face. I have looked for replacements but all the HD7's I see are different looking. After further research I came to conclude the KHS-400R is the replacement I need, I have a V4 SCPH-30001R. Does this sound right?

Also from my research The HD7 and KHS-400R will fit my unit, but heard they are not very reliable. I also heard the KHS-400C is a much better laser but the eeprom needs to be reprogramed and I am not comfortable about doing that unless its a straight forward fool proof process?

Also where would be the best place to pickup a new laser for my PS2? The KHS-400R that I would like to get is $39 with free S/H but the HD7 (that doesnt look like mine) is $29 with free S/H. Both are on ebay.

I need some pointers as to what to do? I want to fix this and have it reliable but it will not get alot of hours put on it. But I do plan to add a HDD with network adapter setup down the road. Any help is greatly appreciated!

**Bootlegninja** · 10-27-2009,12:32 AM

with the hd7 you won't have to run lens changer. with the other you will

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,12:36 AM

So I can run the KHS-400C in my PS2? Which of the 3 are better?

**Bootlegninja** · 10-27-2009,12:37 AM

Yes, and I prefer the KHS-400C. Mine is the only thing left original of my ps2 since 2002.

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,12:42 AM

Thanks.

Another thing I wanted to ask... I found one picture of a unit on how to tell if my PS2 is a V4,5 or 6. I am still alittle sketchy on how to determine this. Any pointers there? also if it matters... will the KHS-400C work with all v4,5 and 6?

**Bootlegninja** · 10-27-2009,12:43 AM

I don't know. I've never had to change my laser.

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,12:45 AM

Thanks agian... since my PS2 originally had the HD7 the 400R and 400C are compatible no questions asked then?

if so then I'll try to take the gamble on getting a 400C and trying it. I hope it works as I hate having to send something back lol.

**Bootlegninja** · 10-27-2009,12:49 AM

you will need to run lens changer. hopefully you can install FMCB on a memorycard using a friend's system so you won't have issue doing it.

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,12:53 AM

Ahhh figures, I was hoping I wouldnt have to run lens changer, I don't know how to do that yet and was trying to avoid it all together. I guess the 400R is gonna have to go in

**Daytony** · 10-27-2009,01:21 AM

I was doing some more researching and the more I read the more I want the 400C in my PS2.

If I HAVE to run lens changer is it an easy program to use? I already downloaded an .ISO file from this site and also backed it up on USB flash drive. Can I do it from a flash drive or do I have to use the CD method?

Also if I run the CD will it start doing anything automatically? And can I go back to my previous settings?

The 400C is also much cheaper than the 400R and HD7 so thats a plus. Thanks.

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