Disc Read Error

Afterlife · #1 26-04-2004, 16:18

I am suddenly getting a DRE out of nowhere, one day it works now one day it dont. I cant read a single thing games nor movies.

You guys are the only people I know who might be able to help me out.
After researching the problem I found a few fixes one of which ive tested.

I cleaned the eye with alcohol on a qtip to clean it and this did not fix it. I read that it might be a voltage to the lazer problem. But i dont know how to fix this and dont wana mess around if there are other probably fixes.

I took it to the guy who put my chip in (Magic 3.1) and he said he cant find anything wrong with it, tho he didnt do any tests just checked the wiring on the chip I guess so at least hes covered.

I also heard it could be chip related where you change the W point to the alternate one?(no idea what this means)

So if anyone knows of a way i can fix this im all ears cos my summer has started off to a bad start.

thanks in advance

sawdust · #2 27-04-2004, 01:44

check that the orange ribbon cable is in right conecting the laser with the mobo if this is out or busted the laser will move but no data

Warlock · #3 27-04-2004, 03:31

Is could be the laser going out.

Afterlife · #4 27-04-2004, 07:46

If it is the laser going out what do I do? Is it expensive to replace the laser?

What about adjusting the voltage to the laser does that not work?

TylerDurden · #5 27-04-2004, 11:09

Well in your case I would call it a blessing (because your finally gonna loose that crap magic 3.1). I would sell that ps2 and get a new one with a brand new chip in it. That Matrix Infinity looks pretty good now.

Tyler!

Afterlife · #6 27-04-2004, 14:24

Yes if i had the money to just up and buy a new ps2, and then pay to have it modded I would, but unfortunatly I dont, so fixing this error would be a better idea.

And I have never had one problem with my Magic 3.1 it did everything I expected it to do, and that was play backups, and it did that flawlessly. I have had a friends who have had other chips, Messiah 1, and Apple and they have had way more problems than I ever did. So if anyone knows of a fix for this DRE or where I can buy a new laser (v5) cheap with instructions on how to install it that would help tons.

gamesmell · #7 27-04-2004, 14:34

you could get a lazer for about 40 dolors

TylerDurden · #8 27-04-2004, 16:08

You do know that if you sold your ps2 on ebay you would probably end up only spending $40-60 on a new chip and install. You can almost get all your money back off of a used ps2. As long as it still plays originals.

And this way you have everything completely new.

Tyler!

TylerDurden · #9 27-04-2004, 16:10

P.S. And by the way gamesmell your starting to remind me of Evoevo with your recent grammer.

Tyler!

spedmetal · #10 27-04-2004, 17:08

Quote:

Originally posted by TylerDurden
You do know that if you sold your ps2 on ebay you would probably end up only spending $40-60 on a new chip and install. You can almost get all your money back off of a used ps2. As long as it still plays originals.

And this way you have everything completely new.

If it doesnt read anything at all he could look at selling it to Rich at www.richspsxparts.com as still end up getting around $50-$60.

Afterlife · #11 27-04-2004, 19:24

I dont wana sell it, i want to fix it, it doesnt read a damn thing.

Does anyone know if i buy a new laser it will fix it? and can someone point me in the direction of buying a new one?

spedmetal · #12 27-04-2004, 19:31

Ok....we know where you stand on this; we are just making what may be a better suggestion for you. But if you must fix the thing all the info you need is here in the forum. But if your to lazy to look it up yourself look over at Rich's site and there is a link to an guide you can download that will hold your hand while you change the laser.

Good luck!

TylerDurden · #13 27-04-2004, 19:50

LOL!

Good luck Afterlife, seriously.

Tyler!

Afterlife · #14 27-04-2004, 21:05

So turns out my other ps2 ( the non modded one ) is also a v5 so i took the laser out of both ps2 and I'm in the process of switchin them to see if it fixes it.

keep your fingers crossed for me

EVOEvo · #15 27-04-2004, 22:11

Quote:

Originally posted by TylerDurden
P.S. And by the way gamesmell your starting to remind me of Evoevo with your recent grammer.

Tyler!

lol im not alone

and if u sell it on ebay it would go as a non working ps2 and u be luck to get $50 out of it and if u need a lser check ebay i sold a few on there at one time for $25 shiped so u can prob get one for a decent price.

so far i only ran into one game that would not load on my magic 3.1 which was onimsha blade warriors which is kinda a sucky game so no loss there.