PS2 DVD Laser Adjustment

[downlo85]

I'm thinking about adjusting my DVD laser cause it's having trouble reading some DVD-R disks, but I don't have an oscilliscope or multimeter or anything like that.

Has anyone adjusted their DVD laser? If so, how much did you turn the DVD potentiometer?

Since I don't have a scope or multimeter I have to adjust via other methods and I'd like to have a rough idea of how much I should be adjusting it.

Thanks!

[strafee]

hi i recommend you dont touch it . its a very precise adjustment usually adjusted with an o-scope using a reference waveform. the cd adjustment is the same but not as critical. it will work but wont track correctly at the end of the disc.

[strafee]

then again the laser eye just may be alittle dirty , if not the whole laser assb. needs replaced. big bucks. around $150.00

[GemNEye]

My PS2 is only reading Silver bottom originals. It just started today. I too was wondering what my options are. I know I have voided the warranty by installing a NeoKey mod-chip, so I am curious if I have any other options. I am completely unfamiliar with the "laser" discussion, so I was hoping for some other options or other words of wisdom.

Thank You.

[dust2dust]

xmas eve i get old friend round c my messiah work
it loads cdr he is impressed
as i try dvdr it wont boot them
i put dvd head cleaner in
ps2 not recognise it
but if u keep forcing it to try read it it spins cleans your laser
guess what
loadrd every game np
give it a try

[deuce]

I have some probs too.
My Ps2 chipped with origa 1.25 boot everything, but sometimes it happens that the games FREEZE after a replay or when it's loading. It happens more often with some CD-R but it does with originals (CD) too.
My installer will try to adjust the CD laser.

What do you think about that.

[Galv]

DONT ADJUST YA LASER!! ITS NOT WORTH IT TRUST ME, I'VE BUSTED 2 PS1'S FROM DOIN THAT

[Charlie]

My Origa installer had the equipment and calibrated the laser.