I have an older model ps2 (in fact it was bought when it came out in the states) I have a neo 2.2 chip along with a gameshark 2v2. I tried to boot using the swap technique that you jhold the reset button pop in a ps2 original game then swap it with dvd-r backup. Game boots but then it stiops completely in the game. I cannot even play the first mission of MOH Frontline I have the dvd-rs on Aplle and Verbatim media. Regular cd-r games work fine even original ps2 games work along with dvd movies.
I can't understand why dvd-r backups won't work please help?

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maybe its time to clean that laser ey?

Try cleanin the laser, it might help.

Thanks fellas, good idea, what method is good for cleaning the laser?

if you get a laser cleaning disk (a dvd one) then that would be good, as a temporary soloution try putting ur ps2 on its side (if it aint already) i do that for booting dvd-rs (only way it'll work)

Had the exact same problem, in fact I also have PS2 from when it first came out. It got so bad that the PS2 could barely read real movies and games. What I did was open up the PS2 and up the power on the laser, there are two screws in there that do this. I just turned them 1/8 of a turn each, presto everything works great again.

Originally posted by msmonteal
Had the exact same problem, in fact I also have PS2 from when it first came out. It got so bad that the PS2 could barely read real movies and games. What I did was open up the PS2 and up the power on the laser, there are two screws in there that do this. I just turned them 1/8 of a turn each, presto everything works great again.


NOT THE BEST IDEA.

Yes fine you can callibrate the cd laser pot using a multimeter to optimise the reading ability, but if you tweak the dvd pot then you can make things worse than they are now, and even if you have the ££££'s of testing equipment I doubt you have the skills or knowledge to use them correctly.

Best option is to try a cd lense cleaner available from most music / electrical shops. They are just a cd with bristles on them to remove any dust from the laser eye.

If that doesn't work then you will need a replacement laser.

thats like the 3rd time i read on this forum for people to use a laser cleaning disk (ONE FOR DVD'S)

every one i have seen at the stores says its for CD and DVD laser lens cleaner.

tell me, is there a difference between them? i have yet to see a dvd lens cleaner thats strictly for dvd's

Well in the uk HMV sell one for dvd players. Ironically enough it is on a cd with carbon brushes to clean the lense, but basically they only play as an audio track anyway, so I would just get one that is a cd lense cleaner, because they are the same.

thanks for clearing that up for me.
wasnt sure if i was missing something