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Replace the laser assembly in your optical disc drive. Replacing the laser requires you to have or purchase a new laser.
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PlayStation 2 Optical Disc Drive Laser Assembly Replacement
Replace the laser assembly in your optical disc...
Sony PlayStation 2
Moderate
20 minutes
Guide 1384
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Repair step
- Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pry the eight flat screw covers out.
- Remove the following eight screws securing the top cover to the bottom case:
- Four 55.4 mm Philips screws
- Four 18.0 mm Phillips screws
Repair step
- Some models have a different number of screws and feet. Remove all the feet and screws in the bottom of the case.
- The 10 screw model has 6 screws in the bottom-most portion and 4 in the upper tray.
Repair step
Repair step
Repair step
- Remove the four 6.4 mm Phillips screws securing the top lid of the optical disc drive.
- Lift and remove the lid from the optical disc drive.
Repair step
Repair step
- Use your fingernail to flip up the retaining flap on the optical disc drive laser ribbon cable.
- Pull the optical disc drive laser ribbon cable straight away and out of its socket.