the slow decline

[mach7]

Hi all,

Here's the deal, Messiah 2 Pro, version 7 PS2. The thing, over time, is having a harder and harder and harder time loading DVD copies of games. The lens cleaner doesn't help anymore, in fact, I took it apart and the lens was spotless. Once it finally does start the game (after many resets), it runs good, even the video. What could the possibility be, a dying laser? The PS2 isn't even a year old.

Any help from the geniuses here will be greatly appreciated.