ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

[Maverick604]

Small question, heres the scenario:
FFXI, ZM, and CoP are installed in my HDD. ToAU comes out, but my disc reader is unable. If I buy ToAU and register the code, will I downlad the game so I am available to play ToAU? or do I have to buy a new fat ps2?

[Omni]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

i dont think the game is downloadable at all. you can always try a usb dvd-rom. doesnt the ps2 have usb ports?

[Tsikuro]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

i dont think the game is downloadable at all. you can always try a usb dvd-rom. doesnt the ps2 have usb ports?

But it won't work with a USB DVD-Rom.
Only thing you can do is send yours in to Sony, call them... or buy a new one.

[Omni]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

(that's too bad)

right.... ps2 disc >< forget its different format.

[Tsikuro]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

(that's too bad)

right.... ps2 disc >< forget its different format.

No, PS2 disc is a normal DVD, it's just that the PS2 won't detect anything USB unless you have some piece of software made to run it.

[Omni]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

as you can see, i play pc. my ps2 is a bonafide dvd player ; ;

[Macht]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

If you got the PS2 the same time I did then the laser failing is sort of normal, can't expect a device like a Class-C laser to work right forever especially with the way the PS2 is designed it's guarenteed players will do something goofy that'll mess up the laser's calibrations.

No if yours is as old as mine then SE will consider it past it's warranty so you'll have to pay for them to fix it. If you know how you can attempt to recalibrate the laser yourself (This requires you to open the PS2 and some PS2 the dial to recalibrate it has 2-3 teeth filled in so they are impossible to recalibrate without doing extra work and increased risk of damaging).

The other thing then those two if you can't recalibrate the laser you can always find the same Class-C laser type being sold somewere and replace it, but most of those lasers sell for about the same price it would be to get a new PS2. Simply put if you want to install ToA on the PS2 now the best chances are going to require to pay about the same price it would be for a PS2 of that type now.

If you are extreemly lucky you might be able to recalibrate the laser and save yourself money. Otherwise if the warranty has expired on the PS2 you'll be paying.

[WishMaster3K]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Macht, my PS2s laser has been tripping out quite frequently, and it's annoying because I DON'T want to shell out the money for a new slimline, nor do I want to get a new fat one.

As I experienced this summer when switching PS2s with my friend, I had to reinstall FFXI cause the damn serial of the PS2 is stored on the HDD upon FFXI installation.

Any site or is there some way I can be told how to recalibrate? Or what If I take the laser out from a non-functioning PS2 that broke due to different reasons? How would I go about doing those things?

[Kittyneko]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Yes that's possible. My PS2 is broke for like 2 years now lol. >.< You can buy new "laser's"(i don't know what the device is called in english lol), and build them in easily, but you can also have someone do it at Gameshops etc.

[Macht]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Yes, if you are recalibrating the laser or replacing it both will require you to open up the PS2 and the laser casing inside. You do have to be careful with this because the top half of the PS2 and bottom half are connected with a strip that goes to the power and eject buttons if you accidently pull them apart you could end up busting the system.

Even if you are replacing from another PS2 that broke to other reasons you will have to make sure that the 2 PS2's are using the same laser type. The PS2s literally have about 4-5 different laser types for the same full size one (Likely them attempting to improve the technology). If they both have the same model (You'll find the model of the laser if you get the laser case open) then you can replace one laser for the other.

It's really a lot of work and if as far as your level of messing with hardware is only putting in memory cards, cpu's, video cards, network cards, etc... then I wouldn't really suggest you trying to replace. Replacing the whole laser can be a bit more complex then the simple plug n' play design.

Other then that yes you should be able to find a few good sites that explain how to adjust the laser. One test you can do quickly to see if it is a laser calibration is find a CD with a Black bottom and put it in, if the calibration is off that should be the only CDs it'll still reads with ease.

[WishMaster3K]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Cannot Read Disk error when trying to play Final Fantasy Tactics.

First thing I'll do is to try the recalibration. Thanks for the tips. I'll post the websites I find so other people can attempt the same thing.

[Macht]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Cannot Read Disk error when trying to play Final Fantasy Tactics.

First thing I'll do is to try the recalibration. Thanks for the tips. I'll post the websites I find so other people can attempt the same thing.

Yes, just be warned some of the disks to adjust it do have a section of teeth filled in. If they do you're pretty much screwed on adjusting it, all it'll do if you try is it'll auto-recalibrate hit the filled in teeth and go back to were it was when you started and you'll be right back were you started with it's reading problems again.

Also be aware that some laser models have 2 disks to calibrate then just the 1, so there are a lot of variations and lot of the sites I've found usually only cover for the 1 disk in the case to calibrate it.

[WishMaster3K]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Found a guide. But it requires a few tools that I don't have, and I don't want to wing it. >.< Time to hit Home Depot or a supply store.

http://www.geocities.com/link642k/RE...-PS2-LASER.pdf

Edit: Changed it to my Geocities page because ModGuide required an account.

[Macht]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

Wow, never seen a guide like that before... I know my PS2 doesn't open the way that example shows either, seems like yet another PS2 model design I didn't know

[WishMaster3K]

Re: ps2, broken disc reader, able to install ToAU?

There are like seven models. I use HDLoader, and I had to compare model numbers to see if my HDLoader version was compatible with my PS2 version -.-

Sony is so stupid.