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Posted on Jan 02, 2009

Ps2 slim spindle dont spin

I have a ps2 slim the spindle which spins the disc dont spin the disc anymore but the laser will still move

  • redhead_ange Jan 03, 2009

    I have the same issue with my ps2 i've tried everything I can since the warranty was out. i dont see anything that looks broken i've cleaned everything from dust it powers up just the disc does not spin so therefore it doesnt read. HELP please

  • Anonymous Apr 07, 2009

    my ps2 "slim line" won't spin my discs at all it will only read for a few seconds,then the lens works fine it's just the spindle that won't spin everything else works just fine, but i can hear the lens moving but it still says no data on the screen! what do i do?

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If your spindle has stopped spinning, it will most likely be 1 of 2 problems. Either your spindle motor has burnt up, or even though it is very unlike, a lead wire that supplies the power to the spindle has became disconnected. Now, if the case it the burnt up spindle motor, there are hundreds of motors for every kind of PS on, of course, E-Bay. If the problem is for some reason, a soldered wire has broken from the motor. It is very simple to re-attach the lead with a quick touch from a soldering iron. I hope this has helped.

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