Cyberhug Technologies ... I just did this and ribbon cable is no longer touching the DVD Discs ... Great Solution and video post my friend. Very helpful and for that you've earned my subscription!!!
The main problem is that over time the ribbon cable gets stiff, and doesn't fold neatly anymore. You can see that as the laser is moved outwards, the ribbon cable loop gets "taller", and sometimes may scratch the discs. You have to make sure that the ribbon cable remains below the level of the black plastic at all times.
This was my theory as well. The ribbons are very, very inexpensive. I would recommend, if you have to open the unit anyway, go that extra mile and replace it. This way you get new adhesive and a more fresh cable, that will flex better. Thanks for the video 👍👍
Cyberhug Technologies ... Thanks for posting my friend ... My disks are getting scratched in the same way ... a very valuable solution to this problem and I;m going to fix the problem once & for all right now.
Exactly what mine was doing, & I'm so glad because now my discs won't get damaged. & it was really annoying me😒, it was still working but making rings on some of my discs including 😡dvds so I'm sure there is nothing more annoying then a ring around a DVD movie✌️...
I wish i found this video sooner. Too bad all my favorite ps2 cannot play anymore because of that thing without i know what make the scratch. Now i can save some of my few ps2 game that i have. Great video. You earn my subscribe.
I know this obviously a year late, but your scratched discs can still be salvaged if you still have them. Take them to a media shop that has a rebuffer/ disc grinder
@CyberhugTechnologies could you please explain exactly what you did? It is not really clear for me. I'm sorry for asking. You used double sided tape as I understood from another comment, right? But you taped it between the upper and lower ribbon cable, right? And you taped the lower one against the metal when the laser is in its maximum position at the motor, right? So why double sided tape when only one side is used? Could you please help me? Thank you bro
Hi Ben! you got it almost right, the goal is to have the ribbon stable on the metal underneath - I used double sided tape to hold it lower than the surface of the upper part of the cover so that it wouldn't be scratched anymore. The idea is to get it to the maximum length indeed because the laser goes up and down and it is not right to have it tight. Thank you so so much for watching! Please, let me know you did it after all.!
My laser just comes down even when i touch its sensor . i have removed the lid off and have done as you did . But the laser still comes down with pressure . Pls do help(i have ps2 slim)
Hi, sounds like the ribbon is moved from original position and doesn't make good contact - Please, check ribbon connection again because not all the right "instructions" for initialization are passing through! thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Do screws of motor need to be fitted in order for the dvd disc to spin ? I have checked the connection of ribbon cabe . Its in good condition. My ps2 had fallen . will laser not work bcos of this?
@@ahmedshahjahan534 Hi, yes, everything should be screwed back before operation and tests. Furthermore, the "eye" of the laser mechanism is very fragile and could be impacted if the console falls. Hope this helps!
@@CyberhugTechnologies How do i identify a defective laser? In my case the laser just comes down and makes grinding noise. i have tried to fix it but ... I have taped the laser"s sensor too .
@@ahmedshahjahan534 Grinding noise comes from the shaft which moves the laser up and down the motor so, attach the shaft between them properly. If console is powered up and the laser goes instantly red inside then it is probably ok ;-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies I had to rip it off, obviously, just so i could do this fix. But I kept the sticker right next to where it originally was, cus nostalgia and it's my childhood console.
Sounds like a fix already! Glad you made it mate, there are a few ways to make it right after some experimentation indeed! Thanks for sharing and many thanks for watching!
Hi Rodel, that would be ultimate but after some time, the new ribbon will eventually bend the same way so, the same trick should be applied! Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies nvm I know where, I just used one sided tape and taped it on the silver laser protector thing and the ribbon and it works like a charm 😎👍
Some of my PS2 discs have a scratch that forms a complete circle around the center of the disc nearest to the hole. What do you think is causing them to become scratched in the center rather than the outer parts of the disc?
Hi Brandon, you have to check the ring then that the disc is fasten to - just try to see what is underneath that part of the disc with as much accuracy as possible - the ribbon can do it if makes a long curve starting from down there! thanks for watching!
@@wavyjaygaming741 Two points to check there Wavy, The moving part (arm) has a micro switch at the bottom - if fails to reach the end of the ride (up/down) then you get the grinding - Or the motor shaft is not aligned with the laser mechanism right, needs re-adjustment.
@@CyberhugTechnologies the circle scratch is by the inner circle and I put the cd and dvd on the volt meter so I can readjust it because I just got a new lazer but the meter is not reading it
I’m a little nervous to do this myself, but I may very well do just that, as this is a great tutorial. Do you think that I could get someone else to do this at like a tech store or something? How hard is it to put the tape down there, and do I have to measure exact numbers for the tape?
Hi, valid questions :-) it is not hard though - the tape i have used is strong typical stationery tape and cut it in two before it was stuck so, you get get the two pieces aligned - Radio shack is a good idea to be on the safe side but they will charge you probably. Trust yourself i would say :-) to get to know your machine - Thanks!
Cyberhug Technologies thank you so much!! One more thing, did you put the tape in between the ribbon, so that the one piece covered both sides? Or did you use two pieces and put them both on separate sides? Again thank you very much, you’re an awesome dude for doing all this stuff!!!
@@sawyerdale7338 Good point again, on this one i used two pieces as more convenient solution but yes, in the past on other machines i have put the tape in between, you're catching details perfectly :-) so, i am sure you'll do a great job!
Cyberhug Technologies man thank you so much!! I don’t really sub to that many channels, but you’ve earned mine! You’ve helped me at every turn. Thank you so much, seriously. Best tech youtuber ive seen yet, and no one else I’ve seen has covered this type of stuff. Much respect
thats what i thought because my ps2 is doing the same thing made it better by taping it worked better but still ended up scratching it slightly went to mess with it again yesterday after i had just gotten it better think i accidentally tore part of the ribbon so now it just loads to that screen like it does when a cd is too scratched same with tape if you tape it down too much or in the wrong sot it wont work my dad has an old ps2 same as mibe different color i may be able to use its ribbon or just honestly would be less work to just use my powerbutton off my ps2 to fix my dads if i have to i didnt know if you had to use a specific kind of adhesive
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks man atm I could get that ribbon back together right its just glued together of course I only had tacky glue didn't work well so I bought a new ribbon off ebay hopefully it arrives it was only like a 1.67 or so may just have my dad help me he may be better at it than me.
Hi, CD or DVD games is it? You have to know the format that can be read and then follow this link: ruclips.net/video/kIk6d0wDcEA/видео.html - Try to adjust accordingly and thanks!
Cd games (blue discs) need to spin faster, you need to change the CD potenciometer a little to right, if the DVD games works dont touch the DVD part! (i just fixed it myself in 1 hour or maybe a little less), but first try to start the game while the console is off, always use ps2 controller cuz of the dualshock 2, and use atleast 1 memory card everytime if you start up a game. I hope it helped you a little bit! Good luck :D
@@CyberhugTechnologies Sounds good. One more question if the curve is fine do you recommend still taping it like you did in this video just to keep it more secure?
Hi there! Kapton tape is even better because it is temperature resistant and full anti-static features! Good on you mate! Thank you so much for watching!
How do you get the laser in the down position to check to see if the ribbon cable is okay? The laser is always in the up position whenever I turn the console off.
Hi and thanks for dropping in! That is a good question..! So, you do it gently by hand. Please, do not force it, you really do not have to. Many thanks for watching!
@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you for the response. It turns out moving the laser wasn't as fragile or as difficult as I initially thought. Now I can see my ribbon cable is perfectly fine and I don't have to worry for the time being. Thank you so much.
Hi Leo, this is a good question - better to carefully use double-sided tape but if you don't have any, you can use simple,, normal tape twisted so, that both sides can be stuck. Thank you for watching!
@@zzzonked01 If your "Silent Hill 2" disc is unplayable; you can probably pay a local store to resurface the disc in their machine and get it working again. I know Game X Change stores can have these machines; not sure where else.
Dude, my ps2 slim is scratching my disc but the problem is that it's not the ribbon itself! The ribbon on mine has been already properly glued to an L shape and it doesn't pop out at all from every touching the disc. So what exactly is scratching my discs then?? The only thing i can think of is the metal piece that holds the laser disc reader
Hi David, first try to locate which height of the disk is scratched - around which area? then, is it always the same or varies? Then, just look underneath the disk while the disk is inserted with the lid open and try to figure out what it is - maybe you're right about that metal piece after all _ Thanks!
I made the fix so my discs should now be protected. As a note, my PS2 was quite stuck so I had to force it open and 2 of the screw wells broke off. I really don't think it would have opened cleanly. Luckily, those screws didn't change how much the housing holds together, so everything still works.
Hi and thanks for dropping in! I have used a very thin tape, the office kind of tape because i wanted this to be extra thin under the ribbon. You can use any type of double sided tape as long as it is very thin - strong is not important.
Hi, in this case the ribbon would be in contact with the disk when inserted, we don't want that because it will scratch the disk while spinning fast so, game would be damaged.
@@CyberhugTechnologies what’s the solution then? The same what you did in the video? I don’t think doing that will fix it, i would imagine even the ps2 that you showed if you pulled the bronze ribbon to the middle it will be above the surface if i ain’t wrong
@@naninano2613 Hi Nano, the tape works fine keeping it down, i did it many times. Trick is to stick it in such a way it will let it go up and down but not bend the wrong way. needs a bit of attention but it stays down, believe me.
@@CyberhugTechnologies one more question and please be patient with me lol, if the laser mechanism pulled half way or lil more but not all the way through, is it normal if the bronze ribbon became lil above the disc department? Just wanna make sure it’s not my OCD picking on me lol cause in the video you didn’t specify or i missed it so i was wondering
@@naninano2613 Hi Nano, no worries - i am here to help if i can - the mechanism should be able to travel ALL the way because otherwise you might have the grinding noise effect. As it goes ALL the way down, it passes eventually the halfway point - but - this is not the maximum curve of the ribbon so, it is ok - the maximum curve might be created when it is all the way UP so, this is what we're trying to minimize, the curve when it is all the way UP should be about the height of the compartment and not exceeding it :-)
So I was trying to fix the problem with the ribbon and I did it with super glue (kola loka) but I glued it too much to the up side and it didn't work, now I need to unglue it but I can't. Any suggestions?
Hi, the point is to make it reversible so, it can be removed while servicing / replacing the laser module - Sounds to me it is damaged already (the ribbon) but you can sure try -gently- to pull while applying petrol based products /or acetone /or alcohol - depending on the glue type.
@@CyberhugTechnologies i tried with nail polisher, it only moved a few milimeters after half and hour of trying, isopropyl alcohol can work? is there any way to check if i damaged the ribbon cable? when i turn on the ps2 it makes a very loud grinding noise for some seconds, then it stops (even with no dvd on it), thanks a lot for the help
@@user-wb4dm4gu3g i think you really need a new ribbon... this is the best option now, the grinding noise is classic since the motor initiates without something that can be moved up or down..Iso Prop may work, yes... please, make sure the surface is absolutely clean and smooth, free from glue leftovers before installing the new ribbon! many thanks for watching and i hope this helps!
@@CyberhugTechnologies alright, im gonna order a cable, thanks a lot btw, do you know if using the ps2 without laser connected can damage anything? (i have fmcb so i can load games with usb)
@@user-wb4dm4gu3g you better get a new ribbon yes :-) not really - the mechanism only tries to see if there is disc inserted for a while, then it stops since nothing is detected (FMCB is good :-) )
Hey what about the ps2 having some troubles to read a few disks data i have 2 ps2 i have one that was not working when i bought it it was not showing the game on the television so what may be the prob on my working ps2
Hey are you a ps2 expert? I need your help. So i bought a used ps2 online and everything is fine except the lens. The lens coudn’t read disks so i bought a lens replacement. I followed a tutorial, even soldered the reciever thingy. And when i was about to put the new lens to the ribbin cable, the white thing fell of the ribbon cable. I put it back on and tried it. It wasn’t reading the disk still. It doesn’t even detect that there is a game in. And the lens and the disk spinner don’t move. Can you make a video on it?
Hi there - sorry to hear about that mishap - There are some things to do in order to replace the whole thing - one of them is the safety solder ball to be melt for instance - try please, to check this video : ruclips.net/video/PcqlzIjQVxc/видео.html
@@JAJrPhotography Well, you're right... put the old lens on and conduct some tests - the ribbon cannot be damaged so easily, it is flexible and can stand a lot of pushing... check the edge of the ribbon carefully please...
@@theneedforspeeder9575 Hi, the edges should be cleaned and made straight - the one edge that was removed. The cable is flexible and reliable but needs extra attention mate :-)
@@theneedforspeeder9575 Sorry to hear that mate, maybe it has been bent beyond its bend radius- I hope everything is fine from now on with the new ribbon installed!
So I was cleaning my PS2 fat, 390001 and the brown clip that helps keep the laser in fell off and when I try putting it back in it's loose, anyone know if I'd be able to just glue it back on and keep the laser in?
@@Valenfield98 Yes, needs reopening - then, just lift the laser from one side - on the right - and it will give you the space needed to slide it in at the top of the laser mechanism :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks for the super quick reply man! I'm gonna try this and hopefully it will work 🙏 meanwhile I will sub here and let you know
Why do you need double sided sticky tape if you're only taping the bottom of the ribbon? Or have I misunderstood something? My PS2 just scratched my disk do badly it doesn't work and now I'm scared to use it :(
Hi Mark, the tape is in between the back of the ribbon and the console itself, you can use single side regular tape, like i did here. To conduct tests, pick some old audio CDs to be dedicated for that purpose and then you won't have to worry much :-) thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Hi what do you mean by in between the back of the ribbon and the console itself? Do you mean that we only need to tape the bottom part or the curve part of the ribbon just enough so that the ribbon is somewhat straightened or do I need to tape the moving part of the ribbon down and attach it to the console itself by using double sided tape?
Hi Zak! As the first step please, check my other video for grinding noise and i hope it will help! ruclips.net/video/HQqL4akKd9I/видео.html thanks for watching!
I fixed the issue by putting a strip of tape on the ribbon, but not the sticky side. I put 2 pieces of tape on the 2 sides of the tape. I just had to make sure I don't press the eject button of the ps2 while it's on
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks! I thought of this method myself. I'm a bit worried that the tape might scratch the disc too. I usually check if it's lower than the lens
@@CyberhugTechnologies Glad it helped! I scratched my god of war 2 disk, because it wasn't completely put in the PS2. I started playing and heard grinding sounds. Is there a way to remove the scratches?
And if you had a ring on an Xbox 360 disc it is game over, it will never see the lite of day. At least PS2 is kind enough to still work Thank Goodness 🌎☮️✌️...
@@CyberhugTechnologies is there any way of finding a video on how many times U can over use E Care Blu-ray disc cleaning for the best performance 🤷♂️🤔💿📀 all I want to do is get meltdown to work so I can watch the movie with🎞️ out Interruptions Thanks for replying & I am most Appreciated I found ur video✌️...
I need advice You see only when I put in a certain game. Xenosaga Episode 1. It works perfectly fine. But sometimes, not always it makes a scratch sound when booting to the start up screen Not reading the disc. It reads fine. It's literally only sometimes when booting past the PS2 logo then goes to the Developers previews before the start menu It plays fine. Just that scratching sound ONCE then it plays normally. I saw a big scratch on the bottom but I don't know if it was already there as it was used. I did the taking the disc out and back in and starting it over. 20 times Scratch sound was occasional. But there isn't any more scratches then when I put it in... It plays fine. There isn't more scratches on it. Should I be concerned? My friend tells me it might be the laser moving down to read the boot data. Can you help me? Is it the console or do I need to stop worrying and stop inserting then removing the disc? It's not a circular scratch. It's like a long scratch straight in the bottom and a few light scratches forming a comma. Only visible under a bright light I'm very stressed out over this and hope I am not ruining my game. Again the ONLY DISC that does this. Everything else is clean and unscratched no matter how many times I play the games Xenosaga Episode 1 is s a duo layered disc btw I hear it's very sensitive
Hi there! nothing to worry about i think. The scratch most probably was there before, the bottom part close to the center is not susceptible to damages by the ribbon as it is moving up and down to read, it is the other way around - meaning upper side close to the surface gets all the scratches usually. The console is fine, probably the motor-shaft that moves the laser up and down needs a drop of grease! 😀
@@CyberhugTechnologies misunderstanding. The scratch is not near the center It's a line from the edge of the disc all the way near the center. Think like cutting a pizza from the crust halfway only to give up
after i did this and reassembled my ps2 there is no video coming to my television please can anyone tell me why. I hope i have not broken my console . anyway good video ( :
Hi, I guess the ribbon moved from the connector (laser lens side), while trying to fix it in place? if you can listen to audio then there is something with the AV connector! Hope this helps and many thanks!
Just some friendly criticism: you talk too much in this video and don't use flash so we can see. It took me too long to actually see what you were doing because of the rambling and darkness. That said, good solution. Thank you!
Hey there! Great video. Lovely to see these wonderful old machines being looked after.
Hey Shed team! thank you! My absolute favorite console for a number of reasons! those were the days ! Cheers!
Very well articulated for us slower folk. Thank you!
Thank you for watching Adam!
Cyberhug Technologies ... I just did this and ribbon cable is no longer touching the DVD Discs ... Great Solution and video post my friend. Very helpful and for that you've earned my subscription!!!
Thank you ! Always happy to help! thank you a million for sub, for watching and for support!
The main problem is that over time the ribbon cable gets stiff, and doesn't fold neatly anymore. You can see that as the laser is moved outwards, the ribbon cable loop gets "taller", and sometimes may scratch the discs. You have to make sure that the ribbon cable remains below the level of the black plastic at all times.
Yep, you got this right Tup! Thanks for watching!..
This was my theory as well. The ribbons are very, very inexpensive. I would recommend, if you have to open the unit anyway, go that extra mile and replace it. This way you get new adhesive and a more fresh cable, that will flex better. Thanks for the video 👍👍
I glued a smooth bent piece of plastic to the head of the laser so it always pushes the ribbon down enough. ( I used a non permanent glue)
Thanks, your method is the only proper one if you don't want to swap the ribbon. Great
Never thought of this before, i had scratches but didn't pay much attention! Many thanks for video and the idea, fixed just today and looks solid :-)
very curious to try this. wonder how/why sony got away with a slightly longer ribbon! Thank you for the idea!
Cyberhug Technologies ... Thanks for posting my friend ... My disks are getting scratched in the same way ... a very valuable solution to this problem and I;m going to fix the problem once & for all right now.
Had same issue, what i did was use hair iron on low setting and iron the ribbon cable straight which makes the cable bend less
Hey, that is smart & neat! Thanks for sharing the knowledge here and thank you for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies If the sticky part is there from the manufacturer when I open it, do I still have to do this to the ribbon?
Exactly what mine was doing, & I'm so glad because now my discs won't get damaged. & it was really annoying me😒, it was still working but making rings on some of my discs including 😡dvds so I'm sure there is nothing more annoying then a ring around a DVD movie✌️...
I wish i found this video sooner. Too bad all my favorite ps2 cannot play anymore because of that thing without i know what make the scratch. Now i can save some of my few ps2 game that i have. Great video. You earn my subscribe.
Many thanks, I think it is a nice idea - sorry to hear about the games already scratched - Let's save the rest ! Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies 🤜🤛bro fist😎
I know this obviously a year late, but your scratched discs can still be salvaged if you still have them. Take them to a media shop that has a rebuffer/ disc grinder
@CyberhugTechnologies could you please explain exactly what you did?
It is not really clear for me. I'm sorry for asking. You used double sided tape as I understood from another comment, right?
But you taped it between the upper and lower ribbon cable, right?
And you taped the lower one against the metal when the laser is in its maximum position at the motor, right?
So why double sided tape when only one side is used?
Could you please help me? Thank you bro
Hi Ben! you got it almost right, the goal is to have the ribbon stable on the metal underneath - I used double sided tape to hold it lower than the surface of the upper part of the cover so that it wouldn't be scratched anymore.
The idea is to get it to the maximum length indeed because the laser goes up and down and it is not right to have it tight.
Thank you so so much for watching! Please, let me know you did it after all.!
My laser just comes down even when i touch its sensor . i have removed the lid off and have done as you did . But the laser still comes down with pressure . Pls do help(i have ps2 slim)
Hi, sounds like the ribbon is moved from original position and doesn't make good contact - Please, check ribbon connection again because not all the right "instructions" for initialization are passing through! thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Do screws of motor need to be fitted in order for the dvd disc to spin
? I have checked the connection of ribbon cabe . Its in good condition. My ps2 had fallen . will laser not work bcos of this?
@@ahmedshahjahan534 Hi, yes, everything should be screwed back before operation and tests. Furthermore, the "eye" of the laser mechanism is very fragile and could be impacted if the console falls. Hope this helps!
@@CyberhugTechnologies How do i identify a defective laser? In my case the laser just comes down and makes grinding noise. i have tried to fix it but ... I have taped the laser"s sensor too .
@@ahmedshahjahan534 Grinding noise comes from the shaft which moves the laser up and down the motor so, attach the shaft between them properly. If console is powered up and the laser goes instantly red inside then it is probably ok ;-)
I have done this to my PS2 slim now, crazy thing is the warranty sticker was still on the console lol
Hey, lucky you :-) One of the few globally :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies I had to rip it off, obviously, just so i could do this fix. But I kept the sticker right next to where it originally was, cus nostalgia and it's my childhood console.
Hello! When taping the ribbon down do we tape it over the ribbon or under it?
Hi Leo, under the ribbon is the key point to be stuck and stabilized, thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies thank you!!
I tried bending and creasing the ribbon cable in two different areas. The cable no longer comes up high enough to scrape the underbelly of the disk.
Sounds like a fix already! Glad you made it mate, there are a few ways to make it right after some experimentation indeed!
Thanks for sharing and many thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks it’s been a week and my ps2 is still working fine without any ribbon scratches.
My ps2 slim is doin that n i was hearing clicking n scratching the disc
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching mate!
can also just replace the ribbon cable itself?
Hi Rodel, that would be ultimate but after some time, the new ribbon will eventually bend the same way so, the same trick should be applied! Thanks for watching!
Can I put some adhesive on the bottom part of the ribbon or where can I put the adhesive so the ribbon doesn't go above the black?
Hi Choco, you can try double-sided tape to stick to both the ribbon and the mechanism. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies that and also where the mechanism or wat is it?
@@CyberhugTechnologies nvm I know where, I just used one sided tape and taped it on the silver laser protector thing and the ribbon and it works like a charm 😎👍
@@chococatplays4899 Great great job Choco! my reward is this "works like a charm" statement !!
Some of my PS2 discs have a scratch that forms a complete circle around the center of the disc nearest to the hole. What do you think is causing them to become scratched in the center rather than the outer parts of the disc?
Hi Brandon, you have to check the ring then that the disc is fasten to - just try to see what is underneath that part of the disc with as much accuracy as possible - the ribbon can do it if makes a long curve starting from down there! thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks man. I'll try this.
I’m getting that too but to me it looks like the lazer is grinding against the disc
@@wavyjaygaming741 Two points to check there Wavy, The moving part (arm) has a micro switch at the bottom - if fails to reach the end of the ride (up/down) then you get the grinding - Or the motor shaft is not aligned with the laser mechanism right, needs re-adjustment.
@@CyberhugTechnologies the circle scratch is by the inner circle and I put the cd and dvd on the volt meter so I can readjust it because I just got a new lazer but the meter is not reading it
I’m a little nervous to do this myself, but I may very well do just that, as this is a great tutorial. Do you think that I could get someone else to do this at like a tech store or something? How hard is it to put the tape down there, and do I have to measure exact numbers for the tape?
Hi, valid questions :-) it is not hard though - the tape i have used is strong typical stationery tape and cut it in two before it was stuck so, you get get the two pieces aligned - Radio shack is a good idea to be on the safe side but they will charge you probably. Trust yourself i would say :-) to get to know your machine - Thanks!
Cyberhug Technologies thank you so much!! One more thing, did you put the tape in between the ribbon, so that the one piece covered both sides? Or did you use two pieces and put them both on separate sides? Again thank you very much, you’re an awesome dude for doing all this stuff!!!
@@sawyerdale7338 Good point again, on this one i used two pieces as more convenient solution but yes, in the past on other machines i have put the tape in between, you're catching details perfectly :-) so, i am sure you'll do a great job!
Cyberhug Technologies man thank you so much!! I don’t really sub to that many channels, but you’ve earned mine! You’ve helped me at every turn. Thank you so much, seriously. Best tech youtuber ive seen yet, and no one else I’ve seen has covered this type of stuff. Much respect
@@sawyerdale7338 Happy to help at all times!
Great video!
i Would recommend hot glue underneath. It looks better and closer to the original plus that it is less likely to break lose like tape!
yep, all valid reasons ERREX, thanks for your idea and for watching mate!
thats what i thought because my ps2 is doing the same thing made it better by taping it worked better but still ended up scratching it slightly went to mess with it again yesterday after i had just gotten it better think i accidentally tore part of the ribbon so now it just loads to that screen like it does when a cd is too scratched same with tape if you tape it down too much or in the wrong sot it wont work my dad has an old ps2 same as mibe different color i may be able to use its ribbon or just honestly would be less work to just use my powerbutton off my ps2 to fix my dads if i have to i didnt know if you had to use a specific kind of adhesive
@@zacharysmith4408 great job, semi-permanent but works every time mate! Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies thanks man atm I could get that ribbon back together right its just glued together of course I only had tacky glue didn't work well so I bought a new ribbon off ebay hopefully it arrives it was only like a 1.67 or so may just have my dad help me he may be better at it than me.
My Ps2 cannot play some cd games. It just can play 1 or 2 cd game that I always use. It is laser lens and ribbon problems?
Hi, CD or DVD games is it? You have to know the format that can be read and then follow this link: ruclips.net/video/kIk6d0wDcEA/видео.html - Try to adjust accordingly and thanks!
Cd games (blue discs) need to spin faster, you need to change the CD potenciometer a little to right, if the DVD games works dont touch the DVD part! (i just fixed it myself in 1 hour or maybe a little less), but first try to start the game while the console is off, always use ps2 controller cuz of the dualshock 2, and use atleast 1 memory card everytime if you start up a game. I hope it helped you a little bit! Good luck :D
If the sticky part is there from the manufacturer when I open it do I still have to do what you did to the ribbon in this video
If it is still there and the curve scratches / damages your disk - might need repositioning - the ribbon, to keep the curve down. Thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Sounds good. One more question if the curve is fine do you recommend still taping it like you did in this video just to keep it more secure?
@@8252juan i always say - if still works properly - don't touch it :-) my two cents here applicable to all kinds of hardware! Thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Good to know. Thanks again for all your advice. You got a new subscriber
When I tore mine apart I used kapton tape to keep it adhered down
Hi there! Kapton tape is even better because it is temperature resistant and full anti-static features!
Good on you mate! Thank you so much for watching!
How do you get the laser in the down position to check to see if the ribbon cable is okay? The laser is always in the up position whenever I turn the console off.
Hi and thanks for dropping in! That is a good question..! So, you do it gently by hand. Please, do not force it, you really do not have to. Many thanks for watching!
@CyberhugTechnologies Thank you for the response. It turns out moving the laser wasn't as fragile or as difficult as I initially thought. Now I can see my ribbon cable is perfectly fine and I don't have to worry for the time being. Thank you so much.
Can we use normal tape or would it be better if we used a different kind of tape for it?
Hi Leo, this is a good question - better to carefully use double-sided tape but if you don't have any, you can use simple,, normal tape twisted so, that both sides can be stuck. Thank you for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies thank you!!
Rest in peace my copy of need for speed: carbon that I ordered and got scratched immediately after playing it because of this issue.
Ooouch! i know the feeling!.. let's save some of the rest of the games on the planet :-)
Rest in peace to my £30 copy of
Silent hill 2. Bought another months ago and refuse to play it until I fix this issue.
ruclips.net/video/TNV7mDfWuWI/видео.html here, hope it repairs your disc, I have fixed several ps2 discs already :)
@@zzzonked01 If your "Silent Hill 2" disc is unplayable; you can probably pay a local store to resurface the disc in their machine and get it working again. I know Game X Change stores can have these machines; not sure where else.
Dude, my ps2 slim is scratching my disc but the problem is that it's not the ribbon itself! The ribbon on mine has been already properly glued to an L shape and it doesn't pop out at all from every touching the disc. So what exactly is scratching my discs then?? The only thing i can think of is the metal piece that holds the laser disc reader
Hi David, first try to locate which height of the disk is scratched - around which area? then, is it always the same or varies? Then, just look underneath the disk while the disk is inserted with the lid open and try to figure out what it is - maybe you're right about that metal piece after all _ Thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Ok will do, thank you👍
Thank you!
I made the fix so my discs should now be protected.
As a note, my PS2 was quite stuck so I had to force it open and 2 of the screw wells broke off. I really don't think it would have opened cleanly.
Luckily, those screws didn't change how much the housing holds together, so everything still works.
What type do you recommend I use?
Hi and thanks for dropping in! I have used a very thin tape, the office kind of tape because i wanted this to be extra thin under the ribbon. You can use any type of double sided tape as long as it is very thin - strong is not important.
I appreciate that you made this video, and it was helpful. Though to be honest, you say uh and um a bit too much.
What if the bronze ribbon goes above the disc department when it’s in the middle? You just showed it when you pulled it all to the end
Hi, in this case the ribbon would be in contact with the disk when inserted, we don't want that because it will scratch the disk while spinning fast so, game would be damaged.
@@CyberhugTechnologies what’s the solution then? The same what you did in the video? I don’t think doing that will fix it, i would imagine even the ps2 that you showed if you pulled the bronze ribbon to the middle it will be above the surface if i ain’t wrong
@@naninano2613 Hi Nano, the tape works fine keeping it down, i did it many times. Trick is to stick it in such a way it will let it go up and down but not bend the wrong way. needs a bit of attention but it stays down, believe me.
@@CyberhugTechnologies one more question and please be patient with me lol, if the laser mechanism pulled half way or lil more but not all the way through, is it normal if the bronze ribbon became lil above the disc department? Just wanna make sure it’s not my OCD picking on me lol cause in the video you didn’t specify or i missed it so i was wondering
@@naninano2613 Hi Nano, no worries - i am here to help if i can - the mechanism should be able to travel ALL the way because otherwise you might have the grinding noise effect. As it goes ALL the way down, it passes eventually the halfway point - but - this is not the maximum curve of the ribbon so, it is ok - the maximum curve might be created when it is all the way UP so, this is what we're trying to minimize, the curve when it is all the way UP should be about the height of the compartment and not exceeding it :-)
So I was trying to fix the problem with the ribbon and I did it with super glue (kola loka) but I glued it too much to the up side and it didn't work, now I need to unglue it but I can't. Any suggestions?
Hi, the point is to make it reversible so, it can be removed while servicing / replacing the laser module - Sounds to me it is damaged already (the ribbon) but you can sure try -gently- to pull while applying petrol based products /or acetone /or alcohol - depending on the glue type.
@@CyberhugTechnologies i tried with nail polisher, it only moved a few milimeters after half and hour of trying, isopropyl alcohol can work? is there any way to check if i damaged the ribbon cable? when i turn on the ps2 it makes a very loud grinding noise for some seconds, then it stops (even with no dvd on it), thanks a lot for the help
@@user-wb4dm4gu3g i think you really need a new ribbon... this is the best option now, the grinding noise is classic since the motor initiates without something that can be moved up or down..Iso Prop may work, yes... please, make sure the surface is absolutely clean and smooth, free from glue leftovers before installing the new ribbon! many thanks for watching and i hope this helps!
@@CyberhugTechnologies alright, im gonna order a cable, thanks a lot btw, do you know if using the ps2 without laser connected can damage anything? (i have fmcb so i can load games with usb)
@@user-wb4dm4gu3g you better get a new ribbon yes :-) not really - the mechanism only tries to see if there is disc inserted for a while, then it stops since nothing is detected (FMCB is good :-) )
Hey what about the ps2 having some troubles to read a few disks data i have 2 ps2 i have one that was not working when i bought it it was not showing the game on the television so what may be the prob on my working ps2
can those scratches on the discs be repaired?
The disc can be resurfaced. But if the game still works. It is not needed
Hey are you a ps2 expert? I need your help. So i bought a used ps2 online and everything is fine except the lens. The lens coudn’t read disks so i bought a lens replacement. I followed a tutorial, even soldered the reciever thingy. And when i was about to put the new lens to the ribbin cable, the white thing fell of the ribbon cable. I put it back on and tried it. It wasn’t reading the disk still. It doesn’t even detect that there is a game in. And the lens and the disk spinner don’t move. Can you make a video on it?
Hi there - sorry to hear about that mishap - There are some things to do in order to replace the whole thing - one of them is the safety solder ball to be melt for instance - try please, to check this video :
ruclips.net/video/PcqlzIjQVxc/видео.html
@@CyberhugTechnologies i already told you, i’ve done that. But the console doesn’t detect that it even exists.
@@CyberhugTechnologies im not sure if it’s the crappy lens i bought or the ribbon cable
@@JAJrPhotography Well, you're right... put the old lens on and conduct some tests - the ribbon cannot be damaged so easily, it is flexible and can stand a lot of pushing... check the edge of the ribbon carefully please...
Thanks it helped for now
Glad to hear mate! That is the best reward for me :-) Thank you for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies actually stopped working lol. That damn cable is so stupid
@@theneedforspeeder9575 Hi, the edges should be cleaned and made straight - the one edge that was removed. The cable is flexible and reliable but needs extra attention mate :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies even with tape my ribbon stays up. Tried buying another cable
@@theneedforspeeder9575 Sorry to hear that mate, maybe it has been bent beyond its bend radius- I hope everything is fine from now on with the new ribbon installed!
So I was cleaning my PS2 fat, 390001 and the brown clip that helps keep the laser in fell off and when I try putting it back in it's loose, anyone know if I'd be able to just glue it back on and keep the laser in?
The Ribbon Cable detached from the laser... :( what should I do? How do I get it back in?
Hi, just slide it inside the connector - the long gray thing which is at the back of the laser!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks for the reply! For do this, do I need to tear apart again my PS2 or am I able to put it back even closed?
@@Valenfield98 Yes, needs reopening - then, just lift the laser from one side - on the right - and it will give you the space needed to slide it in at the top of the laser mechanism :-)
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks for the super quick reply man! I'm gonna try this and hopefully it will work 🙏 meanwhile I will sub here and let you know
@@Valenfield98 I have to thank you for sub! Please, keep me updated, more than happy to help!
Why do you need double sided sticky tape if you're only taping the bottom of the ribbon? Or have I misunderstood something? My PS2 just scratched my disk do badly it doesn't work and now I'm scared to use it :(
Hi Mark, the tape is in between the back of the ribbon and the console itself, you can use single side regular tape, like i did here. To conduct tests, pick some old audio CDs to be dedicated for that purpose and then you won't have to worry much :-) thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Hi what do you mean by in between the back of the ribbon and the console itself? Do you mean that we only need to tape the bottom part or the curve part of the ribbon just enough so that the ribbon is somewhat straightened or do I need to tape the moving part of the ribbon down and attach it to the console itself by using double sided tape?
@@CyberhugTechnologies I'm really stressed out because my unit scratched my disc and I'm about to buy replacement discs
@@908yshin9 Hi there, yes - it is shown in the video, right at the back of the part of the ribbon :-)
@@908yshin9 it will be fine if you do it like in this video - thanks for watching!
Wait so u only tape thebottom of the ribbon ???
Mine has the grinding issue please tell me how do I fix it
Hi Zak! As the first step please, check my other video for grinding noise and i hope it will help!
ruclips.net/video/HQqL4akKd9I/видео.html
thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies nope still nothing
I fixed the issue by putting a strip of tape on the ribbon, but not the sticky side. I put 2 pieces of tape on the 2 sides of the tape. I just had to make sure I don't press the eject button of the ps2 while it's on
Thanks for tip, this is clever and thanks for watching!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Thanks! I thought of this method myself. I'm a bit worried that the tape might scratch the disc too. I usually check if it's lower than the lens
@@lowell1648 excellent you did! :-) Many thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies Glad it helped! I scratched my god of war 2 disk, because it wasn't completely put in the PS2. I started playing and heard grinding sounds. Is there a way to remove the scratches?
@@lowell1648 Only with special kits for this purpose, try ebay under cleaning and cd / dvd repair kits ;-)
Is that disc repairable? Mine is in a similar condition
Now, this is a good question Emil. I tried all possible fixes, toothpaste, dvd repair kits but for me, nothing happened. 😞
The games still work, so just a bother for those of us who are anal about condition
And if you had a ring on an Xbox 360 disc it is game over, it will never see the lite of day. At least PS2 is kind enough to still work Thank Goodness 🌎☮️✌️...
That is so so true Danny! PS2 is my ever favorite for numerous reasons but above all: Simplicity / Reliability! Thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies is there any way of finding a video on how many times U can over use E Care Blu-ray disc cleaning for the best performance 🤷♂️🤔💿📀 all I want to do is get meltdown to work so I can watch the movie with🎞️ out Interruptions Thanks for replying & I am most Appreciated I found ur video✌️...
@@brandonlee9791 I do not believe much in this kind of care :-D but sounds like a good idea! :-D
@@CyberhugTechnologies No☮️ Worries✌️...
I hate the PS2 slim. What a stupid design mistake. All my games now have scratches because of this stupid thing.
Hi, agreed...same here! - that is why i was trying to figure out some kind of solution. Thanks for watching!
I need advice
You see only when I put in a certain game.
Xenosaga Episode 1.
It works perfectly fine. But sometimes, not always it makes a scratch sound when booting to the start up screen
Not reading the disc. It reads fine.
It's literally only sometimes when booting past the PS2 logo then goes to the Developers previews before the start menu
It plays fine.
Just that scratching sound ONCE then it plays normally.
I saw a big scratch on the bottom but I don't know if it was already there as it was used.
I did the taking the disc out and back in and starting it over. 20 times
Scratch sound was occasional. But there isn't any more scratches then when I put it in...
It plays fine. There isn't more scratches on it.
Should I be concerned?
My friend tells me it might be the laser moving down to read the boot data.
Can you help me?
Is it the console or do I need to stop worrying and stop inserting then removing the disc?
It's not a circular scratch.
It's like a long scratch straight in the bottom and a few light scratches forming a comma.
Only visible under a bright light
I'm very stressed out over this and hope I am not ruining my game.
Again the ONLY DISC that does this.
Everything else is clean and unscratched no matter how many times I play the games
Xenosaga Episode 1 is s a duo layered disc btw
I hear it's very sensitive
Hi there! nothing to worry about i think. The scratch most probably was there before, the bottom part close to the center is not susceptible to damages by the ribbon as it is moving up and down to read, it is the other way around - meaning upper side close to the surface gets all the scratches usually. The console is fine, probably the motor-shaft that moves the laser up and down needs a drop of grease! 😀
@@CyberhugTechnologies misunderstanding.
The scratch is not near the center
It's a line from the edge of the disc all the way near the center.
Think like cutting a pizza from the crust halfway only to give up
Painful listening to this guy hesitating over every word and phrase. Video could have been half as long.
after i did this and reassembled my ps2 there is no video coming to my television please can anyone tell me why. I hope i have not broken my console . anyway good video ( :
Hi, I guess the ribbon moved from the connector (laser lens side), while trying to fix it in place? if you can listen to audio then there is something with the AV connector! Hope this helps and many thanks!
@@CyberhugTechnologies yes turns out it was something wrong my av connector cables 😂 thanks. i will have to replace it with hdmi adapter stay safe 👍
@@Garry-barry Thank you, glad you found it - Cheers and stay safe!
Just some friendly criticism: you talk too much in this video and don't use flash so we can see. It took me too long to actually see what you were doing because of the rambling and darkness.
That said, good solution. Thank you!
Nicely put Ashlyn! Thank you for watching!
For lazy people who don’t want to watch the whole video; Use Tape. That’s it, lol.