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You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the least, and yet it's a frequent failing piece of the original PSX model, would be so much easier if you could just click through a few pages on SR and have just ordered a new laser / casing / buttons etc.
If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no doubt for extortionate prices).
If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no doubt for extortionate prices).
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That's exactly what the problem is Ali. Over the 5yrs I've had it, the laser's carriage was worn and melted down due to heat and repeated use, it causes the laser to end up misaligned. It can temporarily be fixed by adjusting the bias on the laser, which controls how close it's raised towards the surface of the CD, but after further wear you're back at square one.
Any repairs that can be performed at an electrical repair shop would only be makeshift, they could replace the carriage completely, but then the charges they'd give you would pretty much match that of a new laser - hence my opting for the latter. The newer PS One laser units, which are all that's really available anymore, are more hardy than the ones that came with the original system, so I've been trying to get hold of one of those and an extension ribbon cable for it. See my topic below. ;)
Any repairs that can be performed at an electrical repair shop would only be makeshift, they could replace the carriage completely, but then the charges they'd give you would pretty much match that of a new laser - hence my opting for the latter. The newer PS One laser units, which are all that's really available anymore, are more hardy than the ones that came with the original system, so I've been trying to get hold of one of those and an extension ribbon cable for it. See my topic below. ;)
Tony wrote:
> Awe, that's easy for a goat.
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This is true.
Sadly, the highlight of my working day so far.
Although there is a possibility of surreptitious booby peeking later
> Awe, that's easy for a goat.
---
This is true.
Sadly, the highlight of my working day so far.
Although there is a possibility of surreptitious booby peeking later
Tony wrote:
> New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
>
> Doh!
New laser unit £30, new Playstation £50. ;)
> You'll have to be careful to switch the Playstation off at the mains
> before tampering with the laser.
Actually that wouldn't be enough. You would also have to earth yourself, and depress thepower button for roughly three seconds after the power had been disconnected, as until you do so a dangerous amount of charge remains in the capacitors. ;)
As for the mummy and daddy comment, nice try, but given I modified the console myself and have since been adjusting the laser bias to correct misalignment errors - I think I can pretty much handle it. ;)
In short: You just got owned. :P
> New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
>
> Doh!
New laser unit £30, new Playstation £50. ;)
> You'll have to be careful to switch the Playstation off at the mains
> before tampering with the laser.
Actually that wouldn't be enough. You would also have to earth yourself, and depress thepower button for roughly three seconds after the power had been disconnected, as until you do so a dangerous amount of charge remains in the capacitors. ;)
As for the mummy and daddy comment, nice try, but given I modified the console myself and have since been adjusting the laser bias to correct misalignment errors - I think I can pretty much handle it. ;)
In short: You just got owned. :P
Pointless Babble wrote:
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least.
You may not require a new laser. Have you tried small electronic companies to see if they can fix it?
Probably just worn out the plastic rails, so they need replaced. Anyone who could fix cd players etc should be able to help or tell you whats up.
Remember that it could be cheaper just to get a new PSone than paying for new parts and repairs.
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least.
You may not require a new laser. Have you tried small electronic companies to see if they can fix it?
Probably just worn out the plastic rails, so they need replaced. Anyone who could fix cd players etc should be able to help or tell you whats up.
Remember that it could be cheaper just to get a new PSone than paying for new parts and repairs.
Goatboy wrote:
> The Oracle has spoken.
>
> Take this info and use it well, else you'll get the cardie
> smackdown.
>
> ....I'm bored and have managed to get a whole mini-pork pie in my
> mouth.
Awe, that's easy for a goat.
> The Oracle has spoken.
>
> Take this info and use it well, else you'll get the cardie
> smackdown.
>
> ....I'm bored and have managed to get a whole mini-pork pie in my
> mouth.
Awe, that's easy for a goat.
The Oracle has turned evil!
"I'm afraid I can't let you do that Dave"
"I'm afraid I can't let you do that Dave"
Pointless Babble wrote:
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least, and yet it's a frequent failing piece of the original PSX
> model, would be so much easier if you could just click through a few
> pages on SR and have just ordered a new laser / casing / buttons
> etc.
>
> If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of
> the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues
> of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no
> doubt for extortionate prices).
You'll have to be careful to switch the Playstation off at the mains before tampering with the laser.
You could ask Mummy or Daddy to show you where the mains socket is and explain how to unplug it. Of course they might decline, or try to show you the wrong plug, if they realise that you could kill yourself attempting this.
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least, and yet it's a frequent failing piece of the original PSX
> model, would be so much easier if you could just click through a few
> pages on SR and have just ordered a new laser / casing / buttons
> etc.
>
> If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of
> the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues
> of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no
> doubt for extortionate prices).
You'll have to be careful to switch the Playstation off at the mains before tampering with the laser.
You could ask Mummy or Daddy to show you where the mains socket is and explain how to unplug it. Of course they might decline, or try to show you the wrong plug, if they realise that you could kill yourself attempting this.
The Oracle has spoken.
Take this info and use it well, else you'll get the cardie smackdown.
....I'm bored and have managed to get a whole mini-pork pie in my mouth.
Take this info and use it well, else you'll get the cardie smackdown.
....I'm bored and have managed to get a whole mini-pork pie in my mouth.
Tony wrote:
> Pointless
>
> New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
>
> Doh!
teehee...
> Pointless
>
> New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
>
> Doh!
teehee...
Pointless Babble wrote:
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least, and yet it's a frequent failing piece of the original PSX
> model, would be so much easier if you could just click through a few
> pages on SR and have just ordered a new laser / casing / buttons
> etc.
>
> If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of
> the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues
> of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no
> doubt for extortionate prices).
Pointless
New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
Doh!
> You reckon you lot could start selling replacement parts for the
> Playstation? The hunt for a new laser unit is difficult to say the
> least, and yet it's a frequent failing piece of the original PSX
> model, would be so much easier if you could just click through a few
> pages on SR and have just ordered a new laser / casing / buttons
> etc.
>
> If I can't get through to these playstation repair bods by the end of
> the day, I think I'm going to navigate to call forwarding and queues
> of the dreaded Sony company number, and see if they have any about (no
> doubt for extortionate prices).
Pointless
New laser unit £60. Brand spanking new Playstation £50.
Doh!
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