How to test fuses with Multi Meter - PS2 Slim Won't Work

Post by **swiftzx** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:01 pm

You said you used different power cords, but have you tried different av cables?

Post by **christoph** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:08 pm

Post by **oldschoolnesgamer** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:18 pm

There is a little black switch that rides up against the edge of the disc when it is seated on the spindle. It kind of acts like a brake to stop the disc from spinning when you open the lid and always seems to get hung up on the disc when you insert a game or movie. Try fiddling with that little switch (keep your fingers clear of the laser if you decide to do this with no disc in the console.

I have a feeling this is causing the symptoms you described. Hope this info helps you to repair your slim PS2.

Post by **christoph** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:18 pm

Post by **oldschoolnesgamer** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:59 pm

I did a bit of further research on the problem and found these two sites which may shed some light on the problem and how to fix it. It looks as though what you are experiencing is quite common with the slim.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/Play ... p/27000791

http://www.cdrom-guide.com/forums/showt ... p?t=285842

Post by **christoph** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:36 pm

Post by **christoph** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:35 pm

Just bought this multi meter - not very familiar with them.. How can I test fuses with this sucker?

There doesn't seem to be any obvious continuity setting.. Anyone know?

CD-ROM GUIDE wrote:
THESE ARE THE FUSES/RESISTERS YOU WILL NEED TO TEST.
PS1, PS2, PS17, PS8, PS13, PS6, PS15, PS3, PS7, PS11, PS14, PS4, PS5 and power fuse F001.

set the meter on 20K, these resisters/fuses should read the same as if you touched the two leads of the meter together, the meter should go to 0 or 1.
if the meter registers more than two or if you don`t get a reading at all than the fuse is blown.
good luck.

I don't really know what this guy is talking about.. :0

Website · Post by **Hobie-wan** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:55 pm

I don't see anything specificaly for continuity either. Set the meter to one of the higher Ω settings in the bottom left. It doesn't really matter which. With the leads untouched it should show infinity or something to indicate that it's really high or something. Touch the leads and it should go to 0. Then touch both sides of the fuse. It should go 0 or very close. If it stays at the infinity/high setting, then nothing is going through the fuse and it is toast.

Post by **christoph** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:59 pm

Great thanks for the tip, I'll try that.

Should the PS2 be plugged in or not?

Do you know what plugs/color plugs go in which input?

How to test fuses with Multi Meter - PS2 Slim Won't Work

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