PS2 Laser Lens Worth $75?

[Jersiah]

Hey everyone, I wanted to ask your advice on something. I was watching an anime (AVI) on my PS2 the other day through the SMS Media Player and left it paused for about an hour. All of a sudden, it shut down completly (odd) and come to find out when I tried a few days later, I can't turn it back on. I figured it was either the lens or the battery source died. Well, I brought it to a repair shop (specializing in other electronics but they've fixed a ps2 or two as well) and they finally got back to me. They said it's indeed the lens and they can put in a new one for about $75. First of all, do you agree that if it shut off and won't turn on again (not even the red light), it's likely the lens? Reason I ask is they don't speak the best of english and are kinda busy so I wanna make sure firstly their assessment is a reasonable one. Secondly, do you think $75 for a new lens (and installation) is a good deal or should I try getting it elsewhere? Maybe I should try buying one myself on ebay or frys or wherever and asking them to put it in?

I did think about just saying screw it since I'll be updating to the PS3 soon anyway, but I figure even after I get my ps3, it may not play AVI's by itself and the SMS Media Player won't work for it. Either way, having my PS2 around wouldn't be a bad idea. Besides, I wanna play God of War II and more Burnout Dominator now, along with watching AVI anime on it, so PS3 will probably have to wait.

So what do you think?

[lufcfan]

It's not a laser lens problem!

The fact it locked up, shut down and now wont turn on is enough to clear that it isn't a laser problem.

You may have an overheating issue - just check the rear fan is working and the vents are clear (If you can get it to power on that is).

If it doesn't power on, you've got an issue on the mainboard (i.e. Broken Fuse etc). Get them checked out.

Hope this helps...
LUFCfan