I am trying to save an old NTSC/UC TEST PS2 from going to TEST PS2 heaven. This is the European 220-240v version. (DTL-H30001 E) It powers up fine and the drawer works, only thing is, it won't play ANYTHING. The disc won't spin, well it does but not much - read on. I took the cover off the PS2 and the cover off the DVD drive. Put a disc in as you would and powered it up. The tray closes the the laser bit lifts up (all as normal) but when it goes to spin the disc, the disc does like a quarter of a turn and that's it. is it a broken laser, or a broken drive motor? Any advice is appreciated so I know which part to get from an old SCPH-30003 without wasting too much money. Does anyone know if a SCPH-30003 (PAL) will have compatible parts?? Really don't want to bin it as I'm sure it can be fixed......?? Mods - not sure what section this goes in so if this is the wrong one, please feel free to move it.
Hmmm it's gonna be a process of elimination... ...You need an 'old' PS2 with a good DVD drive, try switching the complete unit over as it may be the controller for the DVD drive, rather than just the laser, or just the motor. For instance: draw opens > laser re-positions > looks at disc > tries to spin > dead due to lack of controller signal. I don't know if a SCPH-30003 (PAL) will have compatible parts, but I can't see why not.
It could be a broken drive motor. I would do what oldengineer says but I thought there was a difference between test drives and regulaur ones but try it out you don't have anything to lose right.
http://store.richspsxparts.com/cddinotsp.html i have the same problem with my retail ps2; i got pretty pissed at it so its sitting in pieces in my closet now. hope the above link helps you
I have placed a bid on ebay for a SCPH-30003. I didn't bother to bid loads of money on a faulty PS2 like some people on Ebay. I actually placed a bid on a fully working model. When the auction ends (if I win it) I will report swapping the whole unit over. I had the TEST PS2 in pieces. They are so much different from regualar PS2's. It has the weirdest chassis I have ever seen...... Took me a while to get it all back together as you have to put it back together in order. The amount times it went back together then I thought OK, just need to put the controller ports in now - then you realise that that should be one of the first things you connect back up!!! Heh heh heh! It's all good fun. I will be very happy if I can get this working because apart from the DVD drive, it's a minter.
Locate the tiny hex screw to the left of the laser, and give it a 1/2 turn. It will make the laser track closer, and the unit will work again. I fix ps2 all the time.
Yeah - I saw that but I cannot find a screwdriver that fits on it. I tried a T6 but it was still too big and my local hardware store doesn't even sell those! Any ideas on where to get one? Just tried it but it didn't work. Used loads of positions too - d'oh!
You can get a tool that small from a cell phone repair kit. you an also just get some needlenose and crip the edge of the screw and turn it. In the usa, "home depot" sells a t3-t9? Mini hex kit. It's a rare tool, as only the biggest stores carry it, you can get it off ebay for about $12.
You can turn torx screws if you have precisely the right size of flathead screwdriver. You barely need any torque (aha) since it's an adjustment screw, not holding something down. Not that it's relevant, if you come across one that's holding something together (like hard disks) just locate the screwdriver across the Torx head and hit it medium-hard with a hammer; the shock is enough to firmly bind the screwdriver into the head and also to loosen the screw from the thread enough that it becomes really easy to turn. Used this trick on my The Punisher board which has tons of the little bastards Stone
Torx screws are used to hold most mobile phones together... but yeah i have a T5 if you need to borrow one cant find the t4.
Cheers guys for the offer of all the torque screw hex things (cheers Paulo), but I managed to turn it with a flat head one. I tried it in many positions and I cannot get it to think there is a disc iniside! i cleaned the lens with a swab and some London dry gin (couldn't find any plain vodka - must have run out). Nope - the little bugger still won't spin a disc (or bit of toast -does it matter?) more than 1/4 of a turn... :no Me thinks a new drive is required. If anyone has a working DVD drive from a VERY early PS2 I would be interested in buying it. In the mean time I will scour fleabay for an old SCPH-3000x console...... I will get the little b*stard working again - I refuse to throw out a TEST station...
Ok - I have been offered a faulty Japanse PS2 - SCPH-10000 that doesn't power up (some gibbon plugged it into a UK power supply!). Shall I get this and give it a try? Does anyone think it will be compatible or shall I not bother?
Then it probably has this problem, under the tray is a track that a nub runs in. It triggers the switch that tells the ps2 the tray is retracted. I have seen many times a piece of the wall give way, and that the switch no longer gets depressed. Take the top off, unscrew the two screws on the left, and lift the tray out and inspect it.
if you can show me a picture of the disc drive in the TEST (and the associated connections), I can tell you if looks the same as the drive in a 30003. I usually use my brother's camera, but he's gone off for the weekend with it -_-
Everyone - you'll be pleased to know that I have saved a DTL-H30001 from going to TEST PS2 heaven - it now works!!!!!! New KHS-400B laser has been fitted and it works a treat! One more tiny problem - the spinning lights on the PS2 main screen (where you select Browser or System settings) sometimes spins really fast causing the console to change its clock and date settings. It does it when you first turn it on (30% of the time) but if you hit the reset button a couple of times it acts normal. It does not affect the use of it in any way at all but is a bit annoying - any suggestions chaps?
