The problem was that it wouldn't turn on. I knew it wasn't the cord because it worked with my original PS1 (you can switch between the two...it's ok).

So it was something w/ the power supply. When I got to the motherboard, I saw two fuses. I took both of them into a local electronics store, like Radio Shack, and the guy tested 'em both...and said one was out.

But they didn't have the fuse in stock, so I'm gonna check a few other stores tomorrow.

I fixed the problem for $0.40, as opposed to $120-$300.

If anyone needs help on how to take theirs apart, lemme know.

=)

Keep in mind that mine is the U.S. version.

 

I did a search last night and noticed a lot of guys talking about replacing these things, but I didn't know WHERE or WHICH, so I didn't respond. But glad to know it seems easy and cheap to repair.

 

I've been having problems playing DVDs lately (skipping). I was gonna open mine up. I guess there's no more warranty anyway, so what da hell, right?

What do you know about driver versions for the PS2? My buddy says he has a DVD driver v2.0 that installs on the memory card. You get slomo, better chapter search, etc.

 

that's cool that you discovered the problem so easily...if you had taken it anywhere they would have charged you an arm and a leg

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DJ Qube
[B]I've been having problems playing DVDs lately (skipping).

 

My brother dropped his, and after that, it wouldn't power on anymore, I checked the fuses, and they were both out, I bought some spares at Radia Shack and replaced them and it still wouldn't come on. After exmining the motherboard, I realized that it was cracked right down the at one corner about the size of a silver dollar. Took an exacto knife, and my soldering iron, scratched off a the layer on top of the circuit, and soldered it together. Thing works great now!!
Now, I can't wait for my x-box to get here on the 20th. We'll see how that turns out.

 

If you can't find the fuse, there's an electronics store down here in Torrance that carries everything. PM me and I can get you the details.