Replacing PS2 Laser

ED! · #1 19-08-2003, 07:43

Is there a local place that can do this. I know of PSX-Tech in San Fran, but any other Sacramento, Stockon locations? I ask this because appearantly my laser in my ps2 is shot to all hell, and is seemingly only picking up CD-r's (action replay loads fine as well as an old gameshark), but now wont pick up any DVD-r games. It is sadly a version4 (that LOOKS like a version5 -

).

kooldraco · #2 19-08-2003, 13:53

you can order the laser head from many places on the net and replace the laser yourself, it's really not that hard

ED! · #3 19-08-2003, 14:06

Yea, but BigHap pretty much told me I will always have laser problems (I have), and trouble reading DVD-R's (I have), so it's best just to say ok, and go with the Version7 (which u seem to have a few of -

). No fuss, no muss. Now it's only a matter of getting some good DVD-R's.

And what's up with your A05, did u modify that or something (have same burner).

bighap · #4 19-08-2003, 14:12

Yeah for no hastles get a new ps2.

kooldraco has just used a hacked firmware for his A05. You can download it here

kooldraco · #5 19-08-2003, 14:21

correct, the hack is awesome

ED! · #6 19-08-2003, 14:45

What does it do exactly.

My problem is that theres just SO much - in the last couple of days I have seen both people supporting and rejecting the choices I've made:

Got a Magic (the red one) - heard it had synching problems but installer fixed that with an update that was put out there to make it behave like a Messiah.

Got a Pioneer A05 - no problems yet, however, I'm looking at Alcohol 120% and i get AVERAGE burn speed of 2.1 speed when I set it to Maximum. ? Whats going on there? Not to mention I rip DVD's and get the MD-whatever files, YET I reburn that and it doesnt read in MY ps2 (the **** one with the v4 laser - dear god i cant wait to get off work get me a new one), nor in ANOTHER persons modded Ps2 (although others do work, not burned by me). So I feel it could be the medium surely but. . .

Got several Burn Programs - . . .could be the PROGRAM too. I've used RecordMax, Alcohol, to burn, yet got same results. I think I'll first try different medium before switching proggies and what not.

The reason I dont like doing one-to-ones is - with me at least, it's ALOT easier for the read from tray to go all wonky, reading and copying, and a file is a nice temp file sitting there. And I've seen the FILE people using the same file extension as Alcohol 120 uses - so its GOT to be a right file or all the folks burning bootlegs wouldnt be able to do anything.

Of course ive seen TONS of other file extensions that furhter make my vein on my forehead pop out.

Burning CD-R's was ALOT easier.

kooldraco · #7 19-08-2003, 15:20

the hack allows you to burn 1x dvd-rs at 2x and rip dvds at 12x

2.1 burn speed for dvd-r?

to backup your dvd ps2 games do this
download and install dvddecrypter (if you havent already)
once installed go to the menubar and on the mode menu choose iso then read
put your disc on a drive and choose the correct drive on dvddecrypter, then just hit the decrypt button (make sure you know where your iso will be at)
once done use recordnowmax (in image mode) to load your iso and burn
if burn is successful and your ps2 does not read the disc then blame the media

ED! · #8 19-08-2003, 15:26

I heard ISO wasnt a valid Ps2 image type. . .? I know i tried to burn it as such using Fireburner (useful program for me), and no go.

But I will use that method - so basically i can get 1x dvds and burn at 2x speed. since thts what im getting ANYWAY may as well downgrade the dvd's.

lufcfan · #9 19-08-2003, 15:44

No, no. It's ISO's which are created in MODE1 which are invalid PS2 image types. Providing you create your PS2 image in MODE2, you should be fine!

Hope this helps...
LUFCfan

dust2dust · #10 19-08-2003, 22:58

hmm easiest way is to use record now to read and write just make disk to disk copy

spedmetal · #11 19-08-2003, 23:28

ED! , I have replaced lazers on a few PS2's and they are still working fine. As a matter of fact the last laser I replaced was one from Rescue, you should know where that is being in SAC and all. Any ways screw all those other proggies a stick with record now max for PS2 DVD games and clone CD for CD-rom games. Always make an image to the HDD and then burn the CD-R/DVD-R from the image with the appropriate proggie. Get your self a Messiah 2 pro or apple pro and just be happy.

also the lazer was in a V4 from resuce

wongsyc · #12 20-08-2003, 07:31

hi lufcfan, you mean mode2 is create for cdr or create for dvdr?
i don't know how to change to mode2 in dvd, but i can chage to mode2 when i burn in cd image. i also use dvd decrypter to create
image but i check it's mode1 image. how can i change to mode2?pls help..... many thanks!!!:

lufcfan · #13 20-08-2003, 07:56

Only CD-R's need to be done in MODE2. DVD's need to be written DAO (or disc at once). MODE1 and MODE2 only apply to CD-R so if you are burning a DVD then you don't need to worry about this...

Hope this helps wongsyc,
LUFCfan

wongsyc · #14 20-08-2003, 08:31

hi lufcfan, thanks for your quick reply. i have a backup dvd disc problem. my ps2 cannot play my burned dvd+r. my ps2 model is 39006 and bought in hong kong few days ago, but i don't know my mod clip model. i've already step by step following another forum to burn the disc, but it's didn't work. do you know how to fix or anybody know how to fix this problem.

bighap · #15 20-08-2003, 08:33

What step by step did you follow? Use RecordNow Max 4.50. It is the best. Just make an exact copy.