bad laser?

[eakinsme]

ok guys.. i got a ps2 i was modding as a favor for a buddy.. i boot it and make sure it works ok and it goes to browser and boots games dvd games and boots cd games b4 getting to teh browser..
i dont think much about this and then i go in and mod it.. reads cd-rs fine but no dvd-rs.. remove the chip and now it wont read dvd format games.. it still reads cd games tho.. i go in and turn the dvd laser pot from 1300-1060 (or around there).. Retry and same thing happens.. no dvd games but all cd games!!

Any ideas? PS: not really wanting to spend much on a new laser since i just got a huge speeding ticket and was doing this as a favor.. the ticket will leave me with about $5 in my bank.. so im looking for cheap solutions!!

[spedmetal]

Yupe sounds like your laser. You could try taking the dvd pot down a little more but dont go below 800. Also why would it be your responsibility to by the guy a new laser. Sounds like it was on its last legs anyway.

[eakinsme]

well i did it for a friend and told him i wud mod it for him.. then i said that the laser wasn't good enough to read dvd-rs.. he said ok then just take out the modchip.. now it wont read any oringals!!

[spedmetal]

Well that sucks but it still sounds like he originaly had a crappy laser.

[dust2dust]

sorry but must disagree

laser read origanals without going to browser before modding
theres nothing wrong with this laser, better test is dvdr movie
if not read dvdr then possible laser but not read origanals its a install fault

check for shorts
lol if u can be bothered to search charlies old trouble shooting guide even told u most like points to check for no dvd

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by dust2dust

sorry but must disagree

laser read origanals without going to browser before modding
theres nothing wrong with this laser, better test is dvdr movie
if not read dvdr then possible laser but not read origanals its a install fault

check for shorts
lol if u can be bothered to search charlies old trouble shooting guide even told u most like points to check for no dvd

I knew he was alive ... told you told you!!!

Anyway dust you are wrong I see originals go to the browser all the time bud.... WITH OUT a chip even installed. This is a dead ringer for a weak laser.

[dust2dust]

i stand by with my origanal statemement
what caused the laser to stop reading origanals ?
i glad i never seen ps2s like this

good to see u all

Originally Posted by eakinsme

ok guys.. i got a ps2 i was modding as a favor for a buddy.. i boot it and make sure it works ok and it goes to browser and boots games dvd games and boots cd games b4 getting to teh browser..
i dont think much about this and then i go in and mod it.. reads cd-rs fine but no dvd-rs.. remove the chip and now it wont read dvd format games.. it still reads cd games tho.. i go in and turn the dvd laser pot from 1300-1060 (or around there).. Retry and same thing happens.. no dvd games but all cd games!!

Any ideas? PS: not really wanting to spend much on a new laser since i just got a huge speeding ticket and was doing this as a favor.. the ticket will leave me with about $5 in my bank.. so im looking for cheap solutions!!