Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-77004 Laser Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Connecting the open console to a power supply

Now that the console is open, connect it to the power supply.

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Turning on the console

Put in a CD/DVD and turn on the console.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Checking the Drive

With a plastic tool, lightly press down these two levers at the same time. Ideally, the CD should now start to spin.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnecting the drive part 1

Now, there are 3 flat cables to disconnect. Caution: Some have a small clamp that must first be released, so that you can carefully pull them out.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnecting the drive part 2

Cable 2 on the other hand, has a clamp. This must be carefully preyed up from both sides before you can disconnect the cable.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Unscrewing the Drive

Now the drive, which is held in place by 3 screws, can be unscrewed.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Unscrewing the drive

To release the laser unit from the bracket you must remove the 3 marked screws.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the Laser Unit

Now you can remove the rail from the laser unit, which it moves on while it reads the CD.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — New laser preparation / desoldering tin

The new laser must be prepared. The small portion of solder at the area marked in green, must be removed with the help of desoldering wire. At this point, the new laser should look exactly like the old one.