Failing dvd-drive, how to start hdloader?

**Buddzha** · 11-17-2006,10:01 AM

I have a modded PS2 (some old messiah chip) with a 60gb harddrive and latest hdloader. Problem is that my dvd-drive is failing, and rarely succeeds in booting up hdloader from the dvd so that I can play games off the harddrive.

What's the most cost-effective solution for me to get my PS2 up and running again?

**cletus_the_Red** · 11-19-2006,08:19 PM

I am not familiar with that chip, but if it has Dev2 or Dev1, that would help. I think other people know this more then me. I have MI chip. hope this helps! If all else fails go to the Chip Website.

**und0** · 11-20-2006,03:31 AM

Nope, the messiah was one of the first no swap modchip, so i doubt it has Dev1 or Dev2 boot modes. I think your options are, tweak your DVD focus/laser, replace your DVD or replace the modchip...

**alucard_x** · 11-20-2006,10:59 AM

try booting it from CDR instead?

also if you have the older ps2 and are able to boot psx games at all you could use the exploit method.

**ruffnutts** · 11-28-2006,02:48 PM

massiah modchip does not have Dev2 or Dev1 on it

**darkpoet** · 11-29-2006,02:40 PM

My DVD also has been failing (slowing down anyway) so I've switched to using the exploit (gave me practice to help others with the exploit as well). Picked up 2 Playstation "Classics" on sale at a MegaMart for $10 each. That's cheaper than fixing the laser.

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