PS2 best cleaning item for phat ps2 lens

[yeahboi711]

I got no q tips atm so i need to use something else I got isopropyl alcohol however.

 

[SylverReZ]

I got no q tips atm so i need to use something else I got isopropyl alcohol however.

You need to be extremely careful cleaning the lens, as doing it too hard can result in the laser getting deformed. PS2s are very common to have faulty lasers, your best bet would be to buy a new lens for a reasonable price.

 

[pianohombre]

You can get a pack of q-tips at the store for like $3. If that's not an option try the dollar store. Most guides suggest gently swabbing for 30 seconds (this fixed my ps2 not being able to read cd-roms). You can also adjust the pots as a last measure, but this is dangerous and should be done with extreme care.

 

[Psyringe]

MicroFiber cloth at the dollar store for $1.25 + $.10 tax.
Arguably better, but the Q-Tip will be easier to use.

Use a lower % alchohol. Consider diluting.
Why? All laser eyes, most notably Gamecube, oxidize. If the eye is too old and not made out of resistant material (glass vs plastic), cleaning the eye with water could cause the surface to "scrape away", permanently ruining the eye of the laser. Eyes are not sold separately.

This is a relatively new occurrence (2-3 years). I optimize all of my drives during refurbish - 1/4 have a naturally recurring error like oxidization.

Would recommend dry-cleaning Eye's on any device manufactured before 2012, and highly encourage it on anything before 2000.