PS2 No Disk Spin, No Error, NEW Laser Moves and Clicks.

[TheYolocast]

Hello,

I am trying to resurrect an old PS2 I used to play as a kid. Looking around, I thought it was simply a laser issue, so I bought a new laser on Amazon and installed it. (Yes, I removed the solder blob). After doing so, it seems the issue has not changed. I am very close to giving up and emulating.

When I turn it on, the laser moves under the disk, clicks twice (I can see the laser through the disk), and stays there. On the screen, it just goes to the "Browse/System Config." screen with no error or indication that it even tried to read the disk.

I have checked:
Lid switches
Laser (Replaced)
Laser Pots (Between 700 and 1k ohms for CD)
Motor Ribbon Cable (I don't know how to test the motor itself)

To see the result, please refer to this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11G6_yckTV_hNDSOZcRaXSC-lDlcGbGcx/view?usp=sharing

Model: 75001

Thank you,
Jacob

 

[Hawk8789]

I have no experience with that model, but if you want to check the worm gear you can move the laser then turn the system on and it should move toward the spindle. I'm not sure how to check the spindle motor, but did the disc spin with the old laser installed?

I assume you bought the right one, but I have to ask if the new and old lasers are the same model?

Also, double and triple check that all the cables are still in place. I've worked on fat models where I didn't push hard enough and it only looked like everything was plugged in.