Let's Fix It - PS2 With No Power (Bonus ribbon cable replacement)
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- This PS2 has no power at all. Let's diagnose and try to repair it.
To see how I fixed the dead power supply please check out this video:
Let's Fix It - PS2 Power Supply Repair
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I've had a few people commenting to see if I can fix device. Well, if you're interested in having me try to fix your device, feel free to shoot me an email at fixmorewasteless@gmail.com. This isn't a paid service, just something I want to do to help those who need it. You'd be responsible for return shipping and any major parts like screens, so it's not a completely free service, but I'm not charging for the repair. Email me about your device and what the issue is and I'll let you know if I think I can help.
This video helped me A LOT! I've got the same issue as you... but I removed the IC chip that controls the disc drive and the tray (exactly what you did), and now everything works as normal! Thank you so much!
I’m glad it helped and you fixed it. That’s awesome!
Thanks for the guidance. I was able to follow along and only had to unplug the psu and plug it back in. That power button ribbon is indeed a little B
I don't understand how to remove it, I opened up the case but then got stuck there
My PS2 currently stopped working I’ve been wanting to crack it open and do exactly what you did. Thank you for the video very insightful. I will check out the parts list.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for warning us how delicate the ribbon cable is, without any clear directions on how you just popped it out easily. Great guide!
This helped me to fix a PS2 model (50001/N). Once opened up, it had a different layout than the front power button and the ribbon cable you worked on. The power supply was also rotated 180 degrees. Regardless, your video and instructions were spot on and helped tremendously. Thank you!
So glad it helped!
Literally just fixed my Japanese ps2 I thought it was not possible and at the end of the day the only issue I had was a lose ribbon cable that needed to be reseated. Great video thank you bro 💪🤝🙏🙏
Awesome! Glad it could help.
Good stuff. Dealing with fat PS2 ribbon cables is a necessary frustration. They are a pain in the butt.
I don't understand how to remove it, I opened up the case but then got stuck there
This video was very helpful. I did mess up and pulled the ribbon from the board. Luckily I was able reuse it. I used super glue to stick the little backing ribbon then used some tweezers to push it back in.
Freak man, this is a lot harder to fix the power button than it was to fix the dish reader
cutting that void sticker broke my heart. You can just use a hairdryer or heat gun.
Please please be careful with the power supply. I was working on mine and that big Cap holds 313V (on my model at least) enough to seriously injure you.
That’s good advice. Always take care with power supplies and if you’re unsure what you’re doing you’re better off not messing around with them.
I haven't touched my PS 2 in 20 or so years and I think this might be the problem with it.
Thanks for the help! What size Phillips for the laser shell screws?
I hope,I can. Thanks again.
I tried to tear down my ps2 that was working but it won’t turn on… I don’t think I damaged anything, my model is scph-500004 and I had to change the ribbon cable that connects under the motherbooard and the power and eject buttons. They don’t light up and I don’t know what to do :(
My reset lights work and my disc eject button works. So that means that I have power. But nothing shows up on my t.v. screen.
Do this ribbon cable work with model 39001
Yes. In fact, 39001 is the model in the vide. Hope it works.
You are a godsend
Glad it helped!
I got electrocuted with ps2 slim whem touching the power supply when its off what it meamt
Great information and very informative. Quick question though I did change the power supply and still getting no power. I checked the fuse but it’s all white and look like it’s bridged. The Power cord reads 120ac with both new and old power supply in placed. If it’s the ribbon would the ribbon give it full life. I would assume I would hear the fan turn on even if the power button wasn’t working. This has been an all day Sunday event😢
Oh no. If the ribbon cable isn’t connected properly then the lights on the power button won’t turn on and you wont be able to turn the console on. Fan only spins when it’s on. Try pushing the eject button if you haven’t. That’ll turn it on as well and it might be making good contact with the ribbon.
@@FixMoreWasteLess there’s no light on the power on button nor the eject button as well. I did check the mother board where the power supply is connected and I’m getting no response when I turn the switch on. Multi meter reads 0.000 on the dc mode. I order a new mother board and power ribbon. Wish me luck 🍀
For sure good luck. Let me know how it goes. If you have the board out it might be worth checking the fuses on it with the multimeter. PS2s have several. I once blew one on a PS2 Slim while working on it and it went from having a light on the power button to not having one.
Do you do this as a service? I have 2 slim PS2’s slime both not working properly I would love to get fixed so I can use them again
I am having a weird issue where my fat PS2 shows everything fine on first boot but if I restart the console it displays in black and white over composite. I have checked with different cables and that wasn't the issue. Tried checking the resistors near the video processor and they are all within normal values 47ohms. I checked my PSU like you did in the video and it shows that the board outputs 11.6 volts. Do you think this might be the issue? does the PSU have to stick to a solid 12v to operate normally?
How long between restarts does it take to show a good picture? I have no idea but it almost sounds like a capacitor issue. As if they need to dissipate or something between restarts to work properly. I’d suspect capacitors on the board not the PSU.
@@FixMoreWasteLess first boot shows clear color video but if I turn off the PS2 and leave it with current then the next time it boots it’s in black and white. This PS2 is currently hooked up to an internal hard drive which makes me wonder if the current psu just can’t support regular operation plus power the drive. If it was an internal capacitor which do you think would be the culprit??
Hmm…what kind of tv is it hook up to? An old crt or a newer flatscreen? What cables are you using? If it’s a newer tv it could be that it needs to be on AV input instead of component.
@@FixMoreWasteLess CRT, I have three different composite cables. Two OEM and one third party. Still does it. I changed the psu board to a new one with the right voltage and it still happens. First boot shoes with color but if I restart it then it shows in black and white. I have to completely disconnect it from the power source for a bit before turning it on to show color.
@@FixMoreWasteLess do you have any you could point at? I have the system technical manual just can’t think of any that might be the culprit. Or maybe a picture of the area I should be testing?
Great video man, learn some tips to it 😅🤙🏻
Thanks for the support!
Do you know which cable is responsible for opening the disc tray? I think I damaged some when disconnecting them. Now the drawer doesn't open, only the blue light keeps flashing. sorry for my English
There’s a small ribbon cable that’s right in front of the power button cable that I think controls the tray opening and closing. The blue flashing could be from either that or the power button cable being damaged/disconnected. It could also be a different issue to do with the disc tray such as the rubber gasket connecting the gears or damaged gears.
Fuck of course it wasn’t an easy repair
I had my PS2 die on me recently. I took it apart to clean it. After putting it back together, the power light became orange, then after playing a game and turning it off, my PS2 never came back on again.
I bought a new ribbon cable, which didn't help. I then bought a new power supply and that didn't help revive it either. I'm thinking my motherboard is fried or something. I don't want to waste millions of dollars buying a million parts just for it to probably still not work.
I might just go ahead with buying a replacement motherboard. Buying a new console is way too costly nowadays, and if the new mobo doesn't work I can just return it probably. I don't have any kits on me to test what has or doesn't have power inside of my ps2.
I have a question I had to get in my PS2 the other day to fix another issue, lubricantion of the grinding noise of the disc drive. And in doing so I wasn’t careful enough and the eject/power ribbon got disconnected from the system itself. I was wondering how disassembled it has to be. Would I be in danger of getting electrocuted from reconnected it? I’ve never had A PS2 before
The easiest way to reconnect it would be to pretty much completely disassemble the console. It’s a real pain trying to get the ribbon cable in on the console otherwise. Possible but a pain.
Make sure it’s unplugged and if you want to be safer, let it sit unplugged for a few hours so the capacitors on the power supply can discharge. The power supply is the biggest concern here and you’ll likely have to remove it to get the console apart enough to get the ribbon cable back in.
Thanks so much for your help!
You have a link for this powerboard? I have this exact PS2 and dont wanna get the wrong one. I gotta do the same...kinda afraid to open it, but heck gotta dive head first it isnt going to fix itself. Thanks again.
I bought it off eBay. The one I bought is no longer listed but one like this should work just the same. You can do it!
www.ebay.com/itm/314850047108?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=dpxih5zfre-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=X-aQP1lpQCC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@FixMoreWasteLess Thanks sir I will surely look into this!
Just got a Ps2 through EBay today, im disappointed it came dusty and it wouldnt turn on. i cleaned the system and controllers, but it still didnt turn on. im mostlikely going to send it back. i dont have the knowledge to fix it at this point.
If the eBay seller listed it as working I would probably send it back too. You bought a working device so it should at least turn on.
Took mine apart cleaned it now I can’t get the ribbon cable back to the way it was I don’t understand this
It is very difficult and tedious to get the ribbon cable in. These days I always end up taking the console mostly apart so I can get to the underside of the board and connect it. It’s a pain to take it all apart but honestly faster and less frustrating than trying to connect it with the board in the chassis. Also less chance of destroying the ribbon cable and needing a new one like I did in this video.
Hope this helps.
Fuck, fuck, FUCK PS2 ribbon cables.
Oh, and thanks for the video :)
Hi
I just got a ps2. However, i doesnt turn on like it stays on red light and doesnt boot up. Kindly help. It would be much helpful if u could tell is that a normal issue or needs a hardware issues so that i can return that. Kindly help
Hard to say for sure. Definitely not normal so if you don’t want to open it up it’s probably e best to return if possible. Might be a poor connection with the ribbon cable connected to the power button. Does it do anything if you push the eject button?
@@FixMoreWasteLess yes it opens the disc tray
@@FixMoreWasteLess it just turned on now but not afterwards. I bought it for very cheap price, is there any hope
So on my power supply, the NTC2 has white stuff all over it.
That’s just a paste like stuff to hold the component to the heat sink. It’s not a leaking capacitor or anything like that.
I need help PlayStation has no power won’t even turn on light
Sounds like it’s the power supply but check the ribbon cable attached to the power button. It could just be loose.
Fuse looks blown
Why did it do that glitchy thing when the game was booting up
question: if the fuse is damage, do i replace it with the same volts, mine is 125v /5A, and i bought a new fuse with no tag l, only 5A. the voltage of my ps2 is 110v. is it ok to replace?
The voltage on the fuse should be at least equal to what you took out. Unfortunately, without knowing the rating on the new fuse I wouldn't be able to answer. Is it the main fuse on the power supply or one of the smaller ones on the board?
@@FixMoreWasteLess the one that is detacheable fuse
Y
Do you do public repair
Not currently but I’d be happy to answer any question or help if I can if you need a repair.
@@FixMoreWasteLess My ps2 don't turn on and I opened it and cleaned still don't work. I wish I can send pay you for fixing
If it has absolutely no power it’s probably the power supply. Honestly, it’d be cheaper to buy a replacement psu that fits on eBay than ship the console around.
i woulda kept it
ok just opened it up... where's my ribbon cable? @Fixmorewasteless
ok so i ordered a board off ebay... the switch and the corner screw housing is a mirror image of what it should be! wtf is this!?! @Fixmorewasteless