Broken Playstation?

Moloch · #1 10-06-2001, 17:36

A friend of mine has one of the original playstations, not sure of the model number but he bought it a week after the hit the stores, and it had a warning about prolonged use being harmful. Well apparently that held true, he left it on too long, and I think warped something from the heat. Anyone know what it is, and if possible, can it be repaired? Thanks for any info.

backitup · #2 10-06-2001, 17:41

come on spooky your the man for psx's help the man LOL

spooky · #3 10-06-2001, 18:23

Well i really need to know what is actually happening or as the case may be what is'nt.

What is failing and when?

Is it booting at all? if so how far does it get?

There are lots of things that could be causing a problem due to overheating and at worst the laser module may need replacing!

A cost effective repair should be on the cards but i need more info to be more specific!

Moloch · #4 10-06-2001, 21:17

Well, sometimes it plays sometimes it doesn't. With some games you have to turn this thing upside down or on it's side, basically just keep playing with it till it boots and plays ok.

BOT · #5 10-06-2001, 21:39

The laser slides are worn out.

spooky · #6 11-06-2001, 16:44

BOT-CK is right!

From what you have said, your friends PSX was one of the first which makes it an SCPH-100x. These units have 3 points where laser adjustment can be made, i will describe only one of them as the others require a multimeter or oscilloscope to correctly adjust.

This method will re align the laser and help it compensate for wear in the laser glides.

You will need to remove the top cover of the PSX to expose the laser assembly, you will see a small almost see through copper coloured ribbon cable that connects between the laser and the main board. At the top of this cable there is a small POT (POTENTIOMETER) that can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise. You only need to make a small adjustment and then test the unit, if it seems to get worse then turn the pot in the opposite direction and re test. After a couple of goes you should be able to re assemble the PSX.

NOTE: Dont be tempted to use a screwdriver to turn the pot as you may end up tearing it off the ribbon cable, i find that it can be done easily with a finger. Also make a note of the position of the pot so if it dosent get any better you can at least return it to its original position.

I hope all this helps and you get it sorted.