Strange Clicking noise in ps2......

[gtapex_trueno]

Thanks Tyler for the reply When I restart, the places that locked up before don't lock up, it seems random. Sounds more like a laser issue (So I'm hoping). Guess I'll get a new laser when I get the estimate from richpsxparts. Then when someone mods the pstwo (small one), I'll pick up one of those modded.

[lufcfan]

Sounds like laser then

[gtapex_trueno]

Ok, here's a thread coming back from the dead.....

I notified 2 dealers so far concerning repairs for my ps2. Here's the results:

Richpsxparts:
Contacted them 2 times, took about a week for them to get back to me. They told me that the laser gear is the problem. They will charge me $34.95 for a new gear, installation, testing, and return shipping. If I were to need a new laser, they would charge me $69.95 which will include a new laser, installation, testing, a 90 day guarantee, and return shipping.

NorCalMods:
Contacted them once and next day heard a response. They told me that they need to check what exactly is the problem, before they tell me what they think. They will be charging me a fee of $60 for checking my PS2 and return shipping. As well as another $60 if I do indeed need another laser.

I'm also at the moment contacting SoCalMods as well to see if they can try to fix my ps2.

I'm wondering you anyone is willing to lend their opinions on this matter, as to which would you deal with. I don't suppose NorCalMods would be willing to negotiate a deal closer to that of richpsxparts.

I'm currently located in BC, Canada (Victoria/Vacouver Island), so NorCalMods or SoCalMods would involve quicker shipping .

I haven't seen any results of richpsxpart's jobs or comments on them. What do you guys think?

[gtapex_trueno]

Bump anyone?

[Warlock]

I think for a difference of only $15 i would contact spedmetal at norcalmods. If it took a week to get a return email how long will it take to get the console back once its sent?. Nothing against richpsxparts, I buy parts from him. I just think Sped would do you a good job and be honest about whats wrong with the console. I would rather spend 15 extra bucks and get my console back in a week than save it and wait a month for my console to be returned .

[gaijin]

I've recently started having this problem and I did a little errortesting on the ps2. The problem I have is that the piece of plastc that connects the laser tray to the arm running it doesn't connect well. So what happens is that it sitts on top of the marks where it should run, hence the clicking sounds.
I push it into place and it works for a while, maybe one two hours but then it jumps off again and I have to open the damn thing and fix it again.
Any ideas on how to fix it? Doesn't feel like a problem that should cost 35$ to fix.

[lufcfan]

I think it was Ottoman who fixed this with his - I think...

[h00l1gan]

did ya try changing media?