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PS2 consoles have long been discontinued. It is not surprising that over the years of service, individual parts could wear out. It is not uncommon to have problems with overheating, as well as with the operation of the DVD drive.

The main breakdowns that PS2 consoles are subject to:

• Drive problems... Discs cannot be read, or the game starts taking much longer than usual. The problem is caused by the wear of the front attachment drive over time and the laser head losing its power. Drive wear can increase if the console is often loaded with poor quality blanks or discs with a dirty or scratched surface.
• Overheating problems... This malfunction manifests itself as an arbitrary freeze of the console at any time of the game or distortion of the image on the TV screen. This can be caused by prolonged operation of the set-top box at elevated temperatures, as well as damage to the built-in cooling system. The defect can be eliminated by repairing the cooling system, and in difficult cases it may be necessary to re-solder the video chip (reball).
• System board problems... With this type of malfunction, the console may not turn on or turn off a short time after starting, and error messages may appear on the screen. Such problems require preliminary diagnostics with disassembly of the console.
• Mechanical damage... In the process of careless operation or after falling, the connectors and the drive cover may be damaged. Since there are a lot of PS2 varieties, to eliminate such malfunctions, parts are required directly for your console. During the diagnostic process, the wizard determines the damaged parts and the need to replace them.

Many problems can be fixed by our technicians. If you find it difficult to determine the malfunction, then call our consultants. They will help you to estimate the cost of repairs in advance. And to accurately determine the faulty node, our masters can conduct free diagnostics.

Playstation 2 - was born in 2000, and to this day it enjoys immense popularity all over the world. Initially, PS2 was produced in a more voluminous format and looked stylish enough and looked attractive in any interior. After a while, Sony is updating the PlayStation 2 version on the PS2 Slim.

The new version of the game console has become more compact and fit into any enclosed space, and this is not unimportant to save space. In addition to its compactness, the console has become less heated and less noisy, unlike the old PS2.

Prefix Playstation 2 the console is reliable in all cases and no matter how badly it is treated, it will endure everything for the time being. As always, when buying a set-top box, we do not even think that it can fail in just 5 minutes after turning it on and only the user himself can prevent damage by reading the operating instructions. But do not forget that all the recommendations are intended only for the correct operation of the PS2, but not so much about how to repair the PS2.

Our company produces high quality game console repair PS2 of any generation and with any defect. Our masters are honored specialists who in short time will determine the cause of the PS2 breakdown and how to fix it.

One of the important vital organs of the game console is the laser mechanism, which breaks down when its service life expires. The average service life of the PS2 laser is from 1 to 1.5 years with intensive use of the game console, after which the laser mechanism needs to be changed. It should be noted that PS 2, even with its reliability, will still fail after a long service life.

We carry out repair of PlayStation 2 at a professional level and from 100% of game consoles we restore all 98%, and this is a large coefficient, unlike other workshops. Our PS2 repairmen are trying to restore the console to the last moment and if it is possible to revive it, then we will revive it.

Main types of repairPS2 in our service

• Repair or replacement of the motherboard PS2
• Replacing the laser mechanism or the entire drive module
• Fixing periodic freezes on the TV screen
• Restore Joystick Ports
• Replacing individual components in the game console
• Repair and replacement of the cooling system.
• Cleaning the attachment

Why is it profitable to make repairsPS2 in our service?

• Free diagnostics
• Subjective terms of repair
• Low price policy (bargaining is welcome)
• Installation of only original spare parts
• A professional approach to every PS2 game console
• Specialized equipment for the repair of gaming equipment
• Guarantee up to 100 days.
• Cleaning the console before repair (free)

If you have questions about PS2 repair, you want to know the approximate cost of repairs and the timing of repairs, then you can contact us for initial diagnostics by phone in Moscow 89039745502 .

It can be broken down into two parts:

• Check out the discs themselves first - these are Sony's favorite activities.
• The second is to check the Playstation mechanisms themselves, this is for those who are not afraid to take risks and know how to hold a screwdriver in their hands, although the science, frankly, is elementary.

These suggestions, in principle, are correct: why shoot sparrows from cannons, what to get into mechanics, if everything is much simpler, you are using just unusable discs.

Thus:

If all these manipulations with disks did not work, then, according to Sonya, there is nothing to do, you need to carry the product to the service center. Perhaps this is correct. In any case, keep in mind that Sony does not officially supply spare parts for its consoles, and everything you find on the market is "Chinese" or taken from other consoles.

We are trying to determine the cause ourselves

The reason for the lack of response from the console after the disc has been inserted into the drive may be that it simply does not spin. To clarify this situation:

Do not rush, however, with far-reaching conclusions about replacing the engine and laser, perhaps you have replaced the chip on the console and you just need to reboot it. But really often the cardinal solution to problems is to replace the engine and laser.

The first decisive action is to change the engine

If a decision is made to replace the engine and there is a "Chinese" new applicant, then we do this:

1. Unscrew the 6 screws securing the back cover. Five of them are under the feet, and one under the identification sticker.
2. We remove the cover - very carefully, it is still held on by the latches on both sides, from the side of the connectors and to the right (the connectors are away from you). Here it will be important to take your time to feel the nature of the lid fixing.
3. We check the rotation of the disk by holding down the sensor contacts - they are located diagonally, along the edges of the structure.
4. We take out the engine cable.
5. We unscrew the three screws of its fastening (pay attention, the fourth "not about us", it fixes the control board and the engine).
6. We install the new engine in place. We tighten the screws.
7. Insert the train very carefully. You may have to "suffer" with the length of the train, which means that you need to slightly collect it into an accordion and fix it (with tape it is best).
8. Reinstall the cover - very carefully again with latches and connectors.
9. We tighten 6 screws.
10. Engine replaced.

The second decisive action is to change the laser

Laser change consists in performing the following operations:

1. Remove the cover again.
2. We unscrew the screw fixing the worm gear foot.
3. Unscrew the two screws securing the structure of the laser guide rod.
4. We remove the guide rod, lubricate it if necessary.
5. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the laser head.
6. We install a new laser in place.
7. We assemble the structure to the cover, in the reverse order.
8. But now it is very important, which many people forget. To make it work, you need to unsolder the jumpers that protect the laser from static electricity while working with it during installation ("protection from stray hands"). The jumpers are easily accessible, but they are located in an inconspicuous place - on the side, from the side of the main control board of the product, closer to the ribbon cable.
9. When the jumpers are soldered, you can complete the assembly and start checking the replacement.

All these operations are not so much important as they are useful, so as not to forget where you have screwdrivers and a soldering iron at home. But we always keep in mind that with a lack of time and skills, it is always better to contact service centers with such repairs. Unless, of course, you see your PlayStation 2 as a testing ground for your electronics repair skills.

Workshops that restore game consoles are still repairing Sony PS2. It would seem that it is no longer in demand among gamers, but there are still people who want to bring their console to life.

Today we will talk about whether to do dIY PS2 repair, or you should still seek help from specialists.

Repair PlayStation 2 at home

Imagine a situation: under certain circumstances, it turned out that the PS2 does not turn on. This can happen for various reasons, which are sometimes not so easy to identify.

Most often, attachments break when overheating, water ingress and falls. However, it is not uncommon for a prefix to fail “just like that”. Nothing extreme seems to have happened to her, but she still does not want to start.

Our workshops produce repair PS2... You can safely trust the many years of experience of our specialists. Call and sign up!

To fix PlayStation 2, you need to identify the cause and the exact location of the breakdown. Most often, this is simply impossible without special equipment.

Just an example: you spill tea on the console case and it stopped turning on... You can take it apart, but what next? The most obvious action in this situation is to dry all parts and wipe them with alcohol. But what if the console still won't turn on?

Even if the cause of the breakdown is 100% known, the lack of special tools forces people to use available means... This factor aggravates the situation in which it is quite easy to finally "finish off" the console. After that, even repairing PlayStation 2 in the workshop can be useless.

Of course, there is something that you can do yourself. For example, if your PS2 overheats, slows down, and restarts, you can dust it yourself. In addition, you will definitely need change thermal paste... There is a wealth of information on our website, as well as on YouTube, on how to do this correctly.

But again, this is not an exact solution to the problem, but only one of the possible options. If the console, for example, has a chip blade, a reball will be required, and this is a very difficult technical task.

Do-it-yourself PS2 joystick repair is also controversial. For example, if you need to change a button or stick, go to the service not necessary... However, there are situations when there are problems with the controller board. Here you cannot do without proper experience and tools.

Repair of game consoles Sony PlayStation 2 in workshops

It can take quite a long time to list why the PS2 needs to be sent to the workshop. First of all, it is reliable. You know that people, especially in narrowly focused services, every day dealing with console problems and know their structure "inside and out".

In addition, many craftsmen give their own guarantees, even for the repair of PS2 joysticks. That is, if something breaks again within a certain period of time, the problem will be fixed for free. If you do the repair yourself, you will hardly be able to give yourself a guarantee.

Let's highlight a general idea: if you have experience in repairing electronics, and here we do not mean teapots and washing machinesthen most likely you can fix the PS2 crash. Of course, for this you need special equipment... If you have never had any practice in restoring broken equipment, you better do not skimp and take the console to the service, because you cannot be sure that you will correctly determine why your Playstation 2 is not working.

Experienced craftsmen will return you a working set-top box already on the day of your call, so you won't have to wait long.

Repair of Sony PlayStation 2 consoles.

• general information
• How can we help you
• Disc reading problems
• Image problems
• If PS2 won't turn on
• If the console freezes
• Repair of connectors
• Cooling system repair
• Joystick repair
• What to take with you?
• How long will it take?
• What about the warranty?

Among the lucky owners of Sony PlayStation 2, there are legends about its "indestructibility". Indeed, with proper care, the Ps2 will last for many years without fail.

However, Sony Play Station2 sometimes breaks down. If such a fate befell your favorite PS2, contact our service center for the repair of game consoles. We will bring her back to life.

Sony PlayStation 2 owners most often contact us with the following faults:

• Disc reading problems
• Image problems
• If PS2 won't turn on
• If the console freezes
• Repair of connectors
• Cooling system repair
• Joystick repair

If you encounter one of these problems, call our service center. We will repair your Sony Play Station 2.

DVD drive problems lead the breakdown charts. The drive mechanism has its own service life, which depends on the intensity of use of the attachment.

Mechanical damage, the use of low-quality disks - whatever disrupts the drive, we will solve the problem by replacing the reading head or the entire drive.

The appearance of problems with the image, as a rule, is associated with an incorrect connection of the set-top box to the TV, malfunctioning cords or connectors. Troubleshooting in these cases takes a minimum of time.

However, if the console is seriously damaged, repair or replacement is required. electronic components (GPU or motherboard). All these works are successfully performed in our service center.

The next common nuisance is the failure of the power supply, in which case the console simply stops turning on.

Thunderstorms, swollen capacitors, power outages or liquid ingress are the main causes of a power supply failure, while the console itself remains functional. We will repair both internal and external power supplies (depending on the model). If repair is impossible, we will select a replacement.

Worse, when the console starts flashing alternately red or green "Power" indicator, without turning on at the same time. This is where the need to repair the PS2 itself arises.

The console started to freeze? Some of the reasons are:

• Console freezing during prolonged use may be caused by overheating. Look carefully at the location, move away from heaters, ensure maximum ventilation.
• Overheating is also possible due to the ingress of dust, various small particles. A preventive console cleaning can help avoid these problems.
• Freezing the console can also cause problems with the hard drive. In this case, its replacement is required.
• The hang may be caused by a failed firmware update.

If your Sony PlayStation 2 freezes regularly, bring it to one of our workshops. Our experts will identify and eliminate the cause of PS2 freezing.

If the connectors are damaged when the wires are torn, dropped, hit by foreign objects or other mechanical impact, our service will easily cope with such a breakdown - they will repair or replace the damaged connector.

Insufficient cooling is one of the most common causes of PlayStation 2 "glitches". Cooling problems arise from dust accumulated in the console case. Sometimes the fan (cooler) fails. Problems in the cooling system are most often indicated by the appearance of unusual noise during the operation of the console

If you encounter similar problems, please contact our center. Experienced craftsmen will clean your set-top box from dust and replace a faulty fan.

Overheating of the console leads to more serious malfunctions, up to the complete failure of the console!

If the buttons begin to sink, the set-top box reacts incorrectly to your manipulations with the joystick or other accessories, we will promptly put them in order, check the contacts, clean or replace the buttons.

In most cases, you only need to bring a game console to the workshop for repairs.

Sometimes, depending on the nature of the problem, a joystick or connection cords may be required.

If you are in doubt about what you need to take with you and what you can leave at home, call and clarify this issue with our consultants.

The time it takes to repair your console depends on several factors:

• loading wizards on the day of your request;
• availability of required spare parts;
• the complexity of the repair work;

The operator will tell you the approximate repair time by phone, if you describe your problem to him in sufficient detail.

All PS2 repair work in our workshops is guaranteed.

The warranty period depends on the type of repair.

PlaySttion2 varieties

How do I know which PS2 I have?

In total, Sony has released over 20 PS2 modifications. Of these, only 8 models are intended for the Russian market.

Despite this variety, only old and new consoles can be visually distinguished. Models manufactured before 2005 are larger and have a slide-out disc tray.

Since 2005, the PlayStation 2 has not only been significantly reduced in size, the drive has also changed - now its lid opens from the top.

There are no more external differences.

However, each model differs internally (they have different motherboards). The model number is located on the rear panel. This is a code like XX008, where 8 is the number of the Russian region (if the prefix was intended for another country, the number will be different) and XX is the model number. For example 90008 (one of the latest PS2 models).

Our workshop has all the necessary parts and chips to repair and modify any PS2 version, including the earliest ones.

Check your PlayStation 2 model number on the back of your console. This information will allow our operators to answer your questions faster and more accurately during a telephone conversation.

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