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by Nick Nelson on December 6th, 2004

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How do you clean the lens on a PS2?

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  • by ps2gamer101 on March 16th, 2007

    ps2gamer101

    I dropped my ps2 a few days ago and now when i put any disk in it and turn it on it says disk read error every time i go to browser please help what should I do??

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  • by mexicanfighter on December 4th, 2005

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    I did all that the first person to answer did and now my ps2 loads nice and speedy, but i didnt and wouldnt clean the lens in alcohol, the canned air is sufficienct in getting all dust off the lens without risking getting anything on the lens, rubbing alcohol left a wierd residue on my moniter after cleaning with it and i dont want that on my ps2 lens, so all u need is the canned air to clean it really

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  • by Nightwatchdog on July 11th, 2009

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    Use a dvd lens cleaning disk.

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  • by Anonymous on July 11th, 2009

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    first u need to take off all the screws on it. Then take off the cover of the ps2. Then look for the lens. Once you've found it take a swab, dip one side into alcohol or astringent, and rub the lens smoothly in a circular motion. then take the dry end of the swab and dry the lens by rubbing it in a circular motion. once you got that done, you will take the cover and out it back on. Then screw all of the screws back on where they came from. I tried it, worked perfectly for me! My ps2 is not freezing anymore or not reading the disk.

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  • by Bleu723 on March 24th, 2007

    Bleu723

    Either try to use compressed air or a lens-cleaning disc. If those don't work, call Sony and they'll fix it for free so long as you haven't cracked it open (and don't tell them if you have used third-party unlicensed devices).

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  • by Anonymous on October 25th, 2008

    Anonymous

    bang it with a hammer!!!

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  • by wickedwillie on December 10th, 2004

    wickedwillie

    First of all, if you break your PS2, don't try to hold me responsible. So, if you have butter fingers, get some help (someone who is good with electronics.) I've done it a couple of times, if you don't have two left hands and you are carefull it isn't hard at all.

    Second of all, the PS2 comes with a limited manufactures warranty. I think it's three months. I could be wrong. Check for yourself. IF IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY SEND IT BACK FOR REPAIR. Some places offer extended warranties, if you have an extended warranty, send it back for repair.

    Now, if it's not under warranty, then you're on your own. You have a broken/dirty ps2 and need to fix it. You will need the following things:

    -phillips screwdriver
    -phillips screwdriver with a very small tip
    -q tips
    -rubbing alchohol
    -electronic dusting spray (canned air)

    1) Completely unplug your ps2 (remove all cords, and memcards) and place it on a clean/dry worksurface.

    2) Flip the ps2 over on it's top.

    3) Gently remove every square screw cover (including the square rubber "feet".) Do this by prying with your fingernail (if you don't have a finger nail, be creative.) My ps2 has 10 total screw covers, yours probably does too.

    4) Remove the screws with your phillips screwdriver. (To remove screws... turn screws counter-clockwise duh.)

    5) Flip your ps2 over.

    6) Find and remove black warranty sticker. Will say "void" after it's peeled off.

    7) Gently pull top off. There is a fragile cable that runs from the eject button to the hardware on the ps2. Be careful not to damage that when removing the "lid."
    By looking at the front of the ps2, lift on the back/top and pull towards you. After the screws come out the top comes off very easily. DO NOT FORCE THE TOP OFF

    8) Now you should be looking at the guts of your ps2. Take your smaller screwdriver and remove the 4 tiny screws from the top of your dvd tray. (that's the large black "box" that is on the right side of your playstation.)

    9) You should be able to see the DVD eye. Now you can start cleaning. First, dust the insides of the playstation over with the canned air. DON'T SHAKE THE CANNED AIR!

    10) Dip one end of the q tip into the alcohol. Gently swab the lens with the wet end of the q tip. Spray a couple of bursts of air from the can to dry it a bit.

    11) Put your playstation back together again.

    12) Pray

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