Charlie_ps2,
Thanx M8 - Actually it is the same problem on both original DVD's, movie DVD's, CD back-ups, original imports etc.
I'll try to clean the lens first (the disc is 100% clean), then the adjustment from your old posts -- it is funny though I have not touched the laser assembly at all while installing the MOD, and I had no problems before modding, but hey, the mounting may be sligthly different, afterall I have had the PS2 open about 5 - 8 times.
I got a rather interesting answer from
http://www.vdo-specialties.com/ concerning what the error could be - check it out;
"Yes it the same problem, those chips simply do not work and never had, they fry the machines. We can fix it, if you remove the chip, you will find that the unit will report a disk read error, it most likely blew the laser. Which we do sell. That's why we still only install the old idea of chips.
WE no longer installed these chips as we blew quite a few units chasing a wild goose."
These poeple claim they have 9+ years expiriance in repairing PS2's (rather amazing since the PS2 have not been out for 9 years) -- I take it that these guys are smooking something that does lees than desirable things to their judgement. What is your take, any known problems with the Messiah ??
btw. if something is really f***ed in the PS2, do you know a reliable guy/gal in the US that can help ??
Thanx
Buffet