Hello- This PS2 is model SCPH-30001. It is modded, which mod chip I don't know. It plays audio CD's just fine, but won't play DVD movies. I cleaned the lens and the mirror and adjusted the DVD pot under the laser without success. I was told by someone who fixes these units that a modded Playstation will not play DVD movies. Does anyone know for sure if this is true ? Thank you
moonlite
It's true modded PS2s will NOT play DVDs. Some may but most mod chips prohibit playback because they remove the DVD playback software. Find a chip that does or remove the mod.
Or just get a DVD player, the PS2 never worked very well for that right from the start.
Messing with the laser power is a bad move. If it's set too high it'll wear it out in a mattrer of weeks or maybe months if not too too high.
I hope you marked the control and returned it to it's original setting if no improvement is realized.
JURB
You have a point, it would be easier. DVD players are cheap i have one i got for $70! I recommend mintek and sylvania.
one
Thank you very much for these useful replies ! After further examination it turned out this unit won't play PS2 games also, in addition to DVD movies. It only plays audio CD's and PS one games. Would a mod chip cause that too ?
moonlite
Not unless it was installed wrong, that would kinda defeat the purpose of a mod chip.
Was the unit working before it was modified? Or was it working with the mod chip?
If the chip was improperly installed, it may. The only real way to determine if the mod is causing it is to see if you can disable the chip (holding power or eject down for 10 seconds on some chips) while others you can't. If you can find how to disable it, do so and try again with a game and DVD. If it still don't work or you can't disable the mod chip, remove the mod. What is funny here is it won't read DVDs. PS1 games are on regular CDs but DVDs and PS2 Games are on a DVD Format disc. ALso let me know if you want alternitives to a mod chip for functions like memory card formatting, and playing "fake" PS2 games (Downloads, DVD-R copies, etc.) This can be done without a modchip among other chip features. The only thing you CAN'T do is run home-brew apps. ALso is this an original PS2 (big, etc.) or one of the new skinny ones and did you install the Mod? Hope this helps, post again with results. nvic
Well, I disconnected the 3v supply to this chip this morning hoping to completely isolate it. It did not work. Now my Eject button does not work. I never knew these mod chips can be such a pain, especially if not installed correctly. Now I'm looking at a new motherboard.
moonlite
Your Eject button is a loose wire - very common problem. The Optical drive might be a problem. You probably should change the entire PS2. An improperly Installed mod, even after its removal, could have damaged something. Are you running a the regular PS2 OS? You know, booting with no disc gives you a Browser and System Config Options. IF not, you didn't disable the mod right. Let me know on question. nvic
nvic, thank you very much for your input. Can you please email me directly: snipped-for-privacy@aol.com
moonlite
Can you email me your address please. The mail i sent you was returned. Send your address to snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net
thanks nvic
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