CD backups making noise

[sifter4]

I've noticed that the games I've backed up on CD make ALOT more noise when booting then my DVD backups. Should I just ignore these noises or are they indicating that wear and tear is being put on my laser? Should I try using a different media? (I'm using Memorex and Verbatrim now) Also, can a CD game be backed up onto a DVD-R? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[exzapel]

You should try comparing it to CD originals as well, it may very well be that CD's have aharder time then DVDs, meaning that the laser is dying/weaking and the drive is having problems with CDs

[dungbeetle46]

cd spin a lot faster than dvd so its natural for them to make a lot more noise, they do put more wear & tear because of this, there is a program around that allows you to backup cds to dvd I cant remember the name of it at the moment but will try to find for you

[Rustmonkey]

Hey, here's a suggestion - try taking apart your cd drive, pop the spindel out of the top and place it directly on the buttom half of the spindle with a cd on it - let it load - sometimes the magnets don't grab tight enough and it causes the cd to lose grip - taking the top spindle out of the lid allows it to make the best contact with the other half - worked for me

[sifter4]

Thanks everyone for your help, I really appreciate it. If you could find me the name of that program Dungbeetle I'd be eternally grateful, that would be the best solution to my problem. I don't have much experience opening up my PS2, but if it comes down to it I'll take Rustmonkey's advice. Thanks again for everything.

[dungbeetle46]

found it

[Perseid]

Every PS2 I have ever owned/used has been louder and slower reading CDs than DVDs. I beleive it's normal.

[sifter4]

Thanks a million Dungbeetle! I hate to ask anymore of you, but which file do I need to scan?

[sifter4]

Forget my last post, got it figured out. Thanks!!!