ps2 disc tray won't close -- strange problem

[tomprez]

i am having an issue with my ps2 not staying closed. when i turn it on, it immediately opens (at regular speed) and when i press the eject button to close it, it closes only to open right back up again. the discs don't spin and i am not sure if that's because it isn't closed or if i blew something. the eject button is not jammed, the silver ribbon is connected, the disc tray is on track and the lens is clean and i have no idea what the hell to do from here. anyone know why the disc tray would do this??

details about my ps2:

this is an old ps2 that i bought years ago, it is not modded
the model number is scph-30001

any help at all would be greatly appreciated

[lufcfan]

Judging by the fact the eject mech is playing up and the fact discs aren't spinning i'd say that's the BA chip which has blown.

So, it's either a replacement job done by a pro, or a new motherboard, or a new console - you're choice really my friend

[tomprez]

yea that's what i thought might be the issue.. but the only thing is that the disc tray never stays closed long enough for the disc to start spinning.. damn the ps2 is a piece of crap.. time for a new i one i guess.

[lufcfan]

Actually mate, I have come across this once before and it was a real simple problem to solve. Someone had sent me in a PS2 to fix and the disc tray was doing as you describe - and it was becase the 2 screws holding the tray in place were too tight. I loosened them by a turn and everything was well with the world again. Try it

[tomprez]

thanks for the tip, but it was of no use... this thing is driving me nuts because i just can't figure it out why it wouldn't stay closed.. it sounds like it starts to work but doesn't have time to do anything before ejecting.

[Warlock]

Weird, You sure the ribbon cable isnt damaged in some way Ive also seen botched installs cause this.

[tomprez]

the ribbon is not pierced or anything, but it does have a couple slight creases and dents in it. the buttons work fine, though.. i actually was just thinking that it may be a ribbon issue since it immediately ejects even if i just turn it on.

[daniel[ro]]

try to keep the tray closed with your hand
you will find out if the ps is still loading a disc. or not...

[lufcfan]

Chances are he may damage the tray and mechanism doing that...