PlayStation 2 Slimline PVR-802W Laser Replacement

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PlayStation 2 Slimline PVR-802W Laser Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

10 - 30 Minuten

Einleitung

Hi!

This guide will explain how to replace the laser for the PS2 Slim.

Note: There are 2 different lasers available for the PS2 Slim, this guide is only for replacing the PVR-802W

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Disconnect all cables from the console and flip the unit over to reveal its base.

Schritt 2

Locate the 6 feet on the base of the unit. Pry them off using a spudger to reveal the screws.
Note: One of the feet is located under the sticker shown in the photo. Removing this sticker will void any warranty with Sony.

Schritt 3

Remove all six 4.0 mm screws from the base of the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Schritt 4

Starting at the corner at which the power and Ethernet ports are located, pry open the outer shell using a spudger and continue around the entire unit.
Note: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.

Schritt 5

Remove the 2 philips screws
Remove the brackets on both sides with your tweezers.

Schritt 6

If you got the same results as in the 1st photo, then proceed.
Take the silver rail and push it out *carefully* from the track.
Take the silver rail with your tweezers and pull it towards yourself to take it out. Be carefull, as it still attached to the laser, just guide it slowly towards yourself.

Schritt 7

Take the laser with your hand, and till it like in the photo (to the back).
Open the ZIF connector. Be carefull not to break it, it can break easily. If you replace the laser, it won't matter, you can even practice how to open it and close it.
Take out the ribbon cable and remove the laser.

Schritt 8

It's important to remove the anti-static security, otherwise it won't work! Some lasers come without the anti-static security.
You need a soldering station to DESOLDER the anti-static (if it's there), without de-soldering it, the laser could be busted!!
Remove the anti-static security. Use some copper wick to remove the solder.
When it looks like in the 3rd photo, you are good to.

Ignorance probably on full display here: You need a soldering iron for this step, don’t you…? -_-

And, what, I just rub the copper wick against it (after heating) until it looks like the second and third pictures?

Arve Eriksson -

Sry if I didn’t make it clear enough :(. I’ll adjust this straight away. You need to desolder the anti-static security solder.

koppie007 -

IMPORTANT: use a soldering iron, tried it without, it broke

Maximilian -

Got it, thanks. Done and dusted, and…

It doesn’t light up when mounted in the console and power is turned on… Could I have done something wrong, or did I just get a dud laser? There are strange sounds, as well.

Arve Eriksson -

Thanks! I adjusted it straight away.

koppie007 -

@Arve, if it doesn’t light up and not doing anything, please check the disk lid sensors. There are 2 of them. 1 on the motherboard and the second one is located at the top of the power switch. Please check if they are both okay.

koppie007 - 28/12/21