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right my gta: vice city was fine when i brought it now every so often it says disc read error! does any body know y this is happenin or how i cud stop it from happinen? thanks
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Tommy Vercetti wrote:
> i have it sitting down. how can it help wookiemonster? cos i'm a bit
> p***d that my vice city is doin this i'm sure u know how i feel.
I can help because of gravity. It only needs the disc to be a little too far from the laser, and all sorts of problems can occur. If the PS2 is vertical, *sometimes* the disc can have excess 'wobble', which means it moves away from the laser, giving errors.
As your machine is already flat, though, it's likely to be either the laser developing a fault, or the game disc has got damaged.
When do you get the read error? Is it stopping the disc loading, or does it happen during the game? Check the disc for scratches, particularly near the centre if the game won't load. CDs and DVDs are read from the centre to the outside.
If the disc is undamaged, it could be that your PS2's laser unit is developing a fault. How old is the machine? If it's still under warranty, phone Sony on 08705 99 88 77 and they will replace it free of charge. If it's not under warranty, phone them anyway and see what they can do.
Also, where do you have your PS2 when in use? Make sure it's not anywhere that static could interfere with it, such as on a carpet or in direct contact with the TV. Static electricity is a killer for any electronic equipment.
> i have it sitting down. how can it help wookiemonster? cos i'm a bit
> p***d that my vice city is doin this i'm sure u know how i feel.
I can help because of gravity. It only needs the disc to be a little too far from the laser, and all sorts of problems can occur. If the PS2 is vertical, *sometimes* the disc can have excess 'wobble', which means it moves away from the laser, giving errors.
As your machine is already flat, though, it's likely to be either the laser developing a fault, or the game disc has got damaged.
When do you get the read error? Is it stopping the disc loading, or does it happen during the game? Check the disc for scratches, particularly near the centre if the game won't load. CDs and DVDs are read from the centre to the outside.
If the disc is undamaged, it could be that your PS2's laser unit is developing a fault. How old is the machine? If it's still under warranty, phone Sony on 08705 99 88 77 and they will replace it free of charge. If it's not under warranty, phone them anyway and see what they can do.
Also, where do you have your PS2 when in use? Make sure it's not anywhere that static could interfere with it, such as on a carpet or in direct contact with the TV. Static electricity is a killer for any electronic equipment.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> I can help because of gravity.
* IT can help...
> I can help because of gravity.
* IT can help...
Thanks for that.
Well is happens when I go to laod on the Browser screen. My disc isn't damaged that much just the odd scratch here and there. I can really ring Sony? how long would they take on replacing it?
It's okay at the moment though.
And thanks again
Well is happens when I go to laod on the Browser screen. My disc isn't damaged that much just the odd scratch here and there. I can really ring Sony? how long would they take on replacing it?
It's okay at the moment though.
And thanks again
Tommy Vercetti wrote:
> I can really ring Sony?
Yep.
> how long would they take on replacing it?
Usually about 48 hours, if it's still within the warranty period.
If it's not, they'll still change it, but possibly at a cost.
> I can really ring Sony?
Yep.
> how long would they take on replacing it?
Usually about 48 hours, if it's still within the warranty period.
If it's not, they'll still change it, but possibly at a cost.
Ah cheers mate.
Do you know when the lines close?
Do you know when the lines close?
I'd say it's my Vice City, but still a new PS2 is a new PS2. :-D
Tommy Vercetti wrote:
> Do you know when the lines close?
Not sure, but I think it's a 24-hour helpline.
They will take your old PS2 away though, so don't go thinking you'll have a free 2nd machine!
> Do you know when the lines close?
Not sure, but I think it's a 24-hour helpline.
They will take your old PS2 away though, so don't go thinking you'll have a free 2nd machine!
It is the PS2. I'm certain. It is now not playing my Pro Evo 2. It's weird becuase one minute it says "Disc read error" and the next it's working.
So I rang Sony, and they said it's the console, so they're bringing a new one round on Tuesday.
So I rang Sony, and they said it's the console, so they're bringing a new one round on Tuesday.
Got your new machine yet?
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