Comments on: How to fix a PlayStation 2

By: David

David — Tue, 10 Feb 2004 10:27:10 +0000

Update 28/01/04 The comments are now closed. Please post any new questions in the forum.

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:21:46 +0000

Morgan,
Since you have tried with a new controller already, it looks as if the controller port on the PS2 itself is busted.
I would not be able to advice you on how to repair that, consider taking the PS2 to service. Do you have any warranty left?

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:27:37 +0000

Nick,
It sounds like the problem is with the discs. Are they heavily scratched? Have you tried cleaning them.
I find often that a soft cloth and moist from your exhale is enough. Start from the middle and clean outwards in straight (radial) lines.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:56:19 +0000

My friend also has a PS2 and he took it to the service (after prior laser recalibrating) and they broke the tape to the eject/reset buttons. Even though it turns on, he has no power to these buttons. Do you know of any makeshift prouducts that will fill in for his tape? And where can they be found?

By: swens

swens — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:42:54 +0000

I have the same problem as Anquan
I’m not so sure as whether the playstation scratches my disc but I have the same problem
please help me
P.S.
even though I’m only in the off-season in madden i would still like to play

By: Anquan

Anquan — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:23:49 +0000

I should also mention this happens with every game/DVD. But Madden is just so addictive…..

By: Anquan

Anquan — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:21:40 +0000

I left my PS2 on for 2 days straight, and now when I try to play Madden 2004, it stops at the Michael Vick load screen, makes grindy/clicky noises and scratches my disc. Someone please help me, my Super Bowl Bound Arizona Cardinals are waiting for their coach!

By: morgan

morgan — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:19:59 +0000

We keep getting a “controller unplugged” message and can’t do a damn thing. The analog light on the controller won’t come on (both ports) and yes, we’ve tried a new controller: same result. HELP

By: chris

chris — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:05:21 +0000

I need help bad, i recently bought a new ps2 because my other one wouldent read anything and i tried recalbration the laser and cleaning it, my new ps2 started out fine but now when i play some games it will start then stop in the middle of loading something and just freeze, like when i started to play mobile suit gundam encounters in space i went to mission mode and the screen went back to load it (as usual) then i just stoped working the game froze and my ps2 is doing it with devil may cry as well, please someone help me (im gonna beat my ps2 with a basball bat)

By: swense

swense — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:53:14 +0000

my ps2 makes like a grinding clicking noise when i put in any games and it doesn’t read disks… i need a little help