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Look here for dissassembling the PS2. Don't worry about the can of air and stuff.
After you remove the top casing over the Disc Drive, check to see if the white piece inside of it is intact. If so, check on the top of it to see if there is a gray magnet on top. If there isn't, you have to find that magnet (or buy a new one. http://store.richspsxparts.com/dvddrivemagnet.html $5.95, but that sure beats $120.99!)
If this isn't the case, post back, because it might be something more serious. Hopefully I'll be able to help you.
Just a few warnings: You *will* be taking apart a state of the art electronics system. You must keep this in mind. Any careless move or gesture could kill your PS2. Just as importantly, any ridiculous planning could kill you (DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PLAYSTATION PLUGGED IN OR IN THE ON POSITION! I had a mild shock not following this device. Thankfully, I knew what it felt like to get electrocuted, so I was able to pull away quickly (You'll be surprised. It's not as an immediate feeling as you would think.)) I'm not trying to scare you away from opening the PS2.
Keep all the screw catagorized and neatly placed away in a cup or something. Remember where everything goes, so you can reassemble it safely.
If you feel that you can't do this, or I can't fix your problem, go to http://store.richspsxparts.com/estimateform.html. This company is quite knowledgeable about PS2s, and can answer your questions if you ask them through this form.
Hope this helps, and I hope this is the problem with your PS2 (since it's an easy fix.)
Good Luck! Post back with status!
Look here for dissassembling the PS2. Don't worry about the can of air and stuff.
After you remove the top casing over the Disc Drive, check to see if the white piece inside of it is intact. If so, check on the top of it to see if there is a gray magnet on top. If there isn't, you have to find that magnet (or buy a new one. http://store.richspsxparts.com/dvddrivemagnet.html $5.95, but that sure beats $120.99!)
If this isn't the case, post back, because it might be something more serious. Hopefully I'll be able to help you.
Just a few warnings: You *will* be taking apart a state of the art electronics system. You must keep this in mind. Any careless move or gesture could kill your PS2. Just as importantly, any ridiculous planning could kill you (DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PLAYSTATION PLUGGED IN OR IN THE ON POSITION! I had a mild shock not following this device. Thankfully, I knew what it felt like to get electrocuted, so I was able to pull away quickly (You'll be surprised. It's not as an immediate feeling as you would think.)) I'm not trying to scare you away from opening the PS2.
Keep all the screw catagorized and neatly placed away in a cup or something. Remember where everything goes, so you can reassemble it safely.
If you feel that you can't do this, or I can't fix your problem, go to http://store.richspsxparts.com/estimateform.html. This company is quite knowledgeable about PS2s, and can answer your questions if you ask them through this form.
Hope this helps, and I hope this is the problem with your PS2 (since it's an easy fix.)
Good Luck! Post back with status!