PS2 Disc Read Error? TRY THIS FIX FIRST!

This video shows a potential fix for your PS2 disc read error! If your machine has suddenly stopped reading discs, before you take yours apart and start fiddling try this quick software-based fix. In my instance it worked beautifully and got the machine up and running fine again. Hope you enjoy! :-)

Equipment used (Amazon Affiliated links):
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Assembly / Disassembly Tools:
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Case opening tools: https://amzn.to/3fmi4ly
Electric Screwdriver: Bosch Ixo - https://amzn.to/2VdEgr6
ESD Tweezer Set: https://amzn.to/2Vl9V9I
Gamebit Screwdrivers (Nintendo Switch): https://amzn.to/3ih8SAA
Screwdriver bit set: Draper 82398 - https://amzn.to/3jupZP5

Soldering Iron / Tools / Flux:
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Control unit: JBC DDE-2B - https://amzn.to/3ldECIT
Handles: JBC T-245A
Handle Stands: JBC HD-SD - https://amzn.to/3BQF6KO
Tip Cleaner: JBC CL8499 - https://amzn.to/3C5Awsm
Hot-Air Rework Station: Quick 861DW - https://amzn.to/3lacaHS
Flux: Amtech NC-559-V2-TF - https://amzn.to/3lcU3Ry
PCB Holder: https://amzn.to/3j9iVHl

Diagnostics Tools (DMMs etc):
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Multimeter: Fluke 117 - https://amzn.to/3zSDoa5
Multimeter (Budget-friendly): https://amzn.to/3iXCLVG
Serial to USB Adapter: DSD FTDI FT232L - https://amzn.to/3fbXzrw
USB Power Meter: Uni-T UT658-Dual - https://amzn.to/2VRpiHN

Microscope
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Microscope: AmScope - https://amzn.to/3iQryYd
Scope Camera: HDMI C-Mount - https://amzn.to/3yQVhWx

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Music
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Song: JJD & Division One - Somebody Like Me (feat. Halvorsen) [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/JJDSomebody
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