This laser calibration got my old phat PS2 reading blue discs again after 10 years of gathering dust. No more "Disc Read Error."
Brought my Fat PS2 back from the dead (for now). Rating: 4/5 Stars ps2 fat laser calibration
I sent in my launch-model SCPH-30001 because it stopped reading blue discs and started skipping on silver DVDs. The technician performed a laser calibration (adjusting the potentiometers/hex gear). This laser calibration got my old phat PS2
After getting it back, it read everything instantly. God of War, Guitar Hero, even a scratched CD-R. The service was fast and communication was clear. The technician performed a laser calibration (adjusting the
Fixed the DRE, but calibration is a temporary band-aid, not a cure. Rating: 3/5 Stars
The tech was honest and told me that cranking up the laser power via calibration is essentially turning up the volume on a dying speaker. It works now, but it shortens the lifespan of the laser. Six months later, it’s starting to struggle again.