PS2 Swap Magic Problem

[Zorlon]

That's something I didn't know, I guess there's no big difference then unless he gets an old slim model.

It does save money just using the keys/tape/glue instead of buying a second lid for the slim though and it's good to have as much information as possible beforehand so don't think your info is not needed

[polobunny]

Err guys... what's wrong with just cleaning the lens? Get a lens cleaning CD, they usually give you a small cleaning liquid with it and the CD has a little brush. Let it spin for a while and see if it works.
Anyway, lots of PS2's get this problem, and you will probably end up opening it to check the lens tracks (lens probably tilts a bit, I telly ou it'S very common on older PS2) which is still less expensive than a new slim line PS2 and the stuff needed to play your backups...
I dunno, but you guys quickly jumped to buying a new PS2 when the solution might be as easy as opening the PS2 and turning a cog.

[Guy]

I'm not sure I know how to fix the lens. I went to my local EB and asked them if they could do it, and apparently it costs just as much as a new system in order for them to fix the lens for me.

And judging from what people have said, there really is no "safe" method of playing burned games?

[polobunny]

Well, it really isnt all that hard. There's literally TONS of tutorials on the net on how to adjust/clean/replace your lens.
Since you said it still reads original, it can't be that bad.
Here's a tutorial in the bunch
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paed...ware/ps2.ars/1