Bought pre-owned PS2

[Oburi]

Hey all!

I was at a game store today, game crazy, and I bought a pre-owned PS2. Some of you gave me some advice in my previous topic. I followed the advice. I found myself a PS2 version 7, model SCPH-39001. I also lucked out and got a monster cable S-video hookup for ps2 for $5 . Also picked up a sony memory card and FFX.
The PS2 system is cosmetically perfect, no scratches, dents or dings. Warrenty seal is intact. Only one problem I discovered tonight after booting it up, and playing a bit of FFX to test everything out. When I open the disc tray it makes a loud noise. But only when opening not when closing. Can someone please help me out ?? I went through a good amount of effort tracking this stuff down, and I want to make sure everything is up to code, to prevent problems in the future.

Thanks Alot.

Oburi

[Demondus]

Mine have the same prob and I bought used, no biggie. Get it chipped and get hdl and you don't have to open and close it all the time.

[Oburi]

Hi.
Well i would like to know if there is a way to fix this. Please if any experts can provide some advice it would be greatly appreciated. I want to know if i should stick with this system or return it and search for another system?
PLEASE help!

THANKS!

[seal_broken]

take apart the disk tray and put it back together it may be some thing out of place cause my friend had the same problem and I toke it apart and back together and it stop

[ronetoneps2]

see if they will let you exchange it for another one, it soundslike just normal wear and tear, or something is out of place

[Oburi]

They will definately let me exchange if i want to. I have 90 day warranty. After reading a couple older posts I had come to the conclusion that the lubricant on the drive rail (metal rail on the underside of the disc tray) has gone dry. I was experiencing absolutely NO other problems with this PS2, except for the annoying sound from the disc tray. I followed the advice of another member and used a small amount of vasaline on a q-tip to re-lubricate the drive rail, making sure not to use an excessive amount. Now the sound is gone, and the PS2 is functioning flawlessly, to my knowledge. Also, if anyone knows, Is there any kind of better or longer lasting lubricant to use for the drive rail?

[squallseifer]

You may have also come across in your readings, that people have recommended silicon grease. Something I'm yet to get my hands on as my PS2 has the exact same symptoms.
BTW, unless you can find another V7 quite easily then I wouldn't exchange the one you got there. Sounds like you got a real nice virgin V7 which comes pretty rare down here where I live. Have fun

[Oburi]

Thanks everyone for the input!!

I hope this fix i am using works without problems. Ill keep an eye out for some silicon grease also.

Played FFX for 2 hours straight in 90 degrees weather, no wierd noises or such. Just the quiet hum of the fan.

Tested a couple of dvd movies in the drive. Although i wont be using it for dvd playback at all. No noises or anything, almost completely silent. Yet to test an original playstation game, but i will in the near future.

Thanks again!

Oburi