What to do with a broken PS2?

mrsimperless · 03-13-2007, 11:52 AM

I bought my new PS2 slim model last fall in October. A few weeks ago I went to put a game in and the disc couldn't be read. (The system went directly to the browser) I've tried every single game disc I own and I keep getting the same result. A friend recommended I manually move the disc reader that contains the lens to the inside of the unit before putting a disc in to see if that made a difference (as if the arm were mechanically stuck) but no luck there either.

Unfortunately after I bought the thing I've since discarded the box and materials and I couldn't even say where the receipt for it is. I'm guessing with this being the case I can't send it back to Sony for repairs unless they can somehow confirm by the S/N that it should still be under warranty.

Does anyone have any experience with getting their PS2 repaired? Is it even worth pursuing at this point?

Kodos · 03-13-2007, 12:25 PM

They might be able to tell that it is still under warranty by getting the machine serial number.

stevew · 03-13-2007, 12:26 PM

I believe that when you purchased it, they rang up your serial number, so like kodos said, there is a good chance they can tell that it is still under warranty.

Mateo · 03-13-2007, 12:36 PM

Try washing it

dj_morton · 03-13-2007, 01:00 PM

trash it and get a 360!

DanGarion · 03-13-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateo

Try washing it

I think you can only wash the original PS2s in the sink, you might have to take the slimline PS2s to the dry cleaner to clean.

CU Tiger · 03-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Good luck with Sony.
I swore them off after having the SAME problem. The manufactured date code on the bottom was only 4 months old, so the damn thing HAD to be under warranty. They said sorry no receipt no repair, but would be glad to fix it if I sent them $75 plus paid shipping both directions

Izulde · 03-13-2007, 03:40 PM

If it's not under warranty, buy a PS3.

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03-13-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	They might be able to tell that it is still under warranty by getting the machine serial number.

03-13-2007, 12:26 PM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I believe that when you purchased it, they rang up your serial number, so like kodos said, there is a good chance they can tell that it is still under warranty.

03-13-2007, 12:36 PM	#4
Mateo Mascot Join Date: Jan 2007	Try washing it

03-13-2007, 01:00 PM	#5
dj_morton H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2007	trash it and get a 360!

03-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#7
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Good luck with Sony. I swore them off after having the SAME problem. The manufactured date code on the bottom was only 4 months old, so the damn thing HAD to be under warranty. They said sorry no receipt no repair, but would be glad to fix it if I sent them $75 plus paid shipping both directions

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