PVR-802W PS2 Laser Replacement Lens - TECTINTER Compatible with PS2 Slim Console Repair Part Replacement,70000 Series/90000 Series/77000Series/79000Series,NOT for 75000Series

A few weeks back I bought a PS2 slim (75001 but this product can work on multiple slim models) from half-priced books to replace my old "Fat" model. When I got home to test it out I found that the laser unit could only read PS1 Discs. I tried all the usual steps; air dusting, a careful cleaning with isopropyl alcohol but alas, no dice. So, not wanting the thing to go to waste, I picked up this replacement.The installation process was very simple and straightforward, the guide I found on YouTube got me through the process in under 10 minutes. The best part about this particular laser unit is that the anti-static point that you may have read about needing to desolder has already been removed, so if you don't have a soldering iron there is no issue. I would, however, recommend using a set of Phillips eyeglass screwdrivers as the screws you are dealing with will be very, VERY small.After closing the console up, I plugged everything in, and tried out my test games (Syphon filter for PS1, Ace Combat 4 for PS2), each were read in under 5 seconds. The unit has been going strong ever since.Overall, this is a great unit to buy if you are having issues with disc read errors. The PS2 is a great piece of hardware with a stellar library, but many units are getting on in years and will start to have problems after awhile. That is why I'm so pleased to see an easy fix to one of the most common hardware issues on the system. This product will keep my console running for years to come.

I play 3 Jak & Daxter games on my ancient PS2, (model 70012, I'm guessing it's the 12th of the 7000 series?) that's all I play. Anyway, the laser went out and I bought this because replacement was cheap enough to at least try to see if it would fix the problem of erroring out and saying I'd removed the disc when I hadn't, then cuts cenes dropped, then black screen. I'm a 72 year old lady with no experience with electronic repairs at all! YouTube definitely helped even though none of them I watched had EXACTLY my PS2 slim model. When they say the screws are tiny they mean it! I ended up using the little philips head screw driver that came from an eyeglass repair kit I bought at the Dollar store for a buck. All I had was the silicone spray my garage door repairman gave me - sprayed onto a Qtip - to grease up the screw rod. That wasn't very good so make sure you have an actual 'grease' on hand and not a spray. The second time I opened the case I had real lithium grease that, on a Qtip, I spread on the screw rod. Maybe it didn't need it but if you have the case open might as well clean and grease as best you can. If your PS2 is not playing you have nothing to lose by purchasing this replacement laser. I AM SO HAPPY I DID. Now I can continue to play my favorite (and only) games. This laser replacement was fantastic and I'm so pleased with it. **EDIT** After replacing the laser I noticed an unusual sound as I played. I took the disc out and it had circular marks on it. After checking on YouTube again I found out that the orange band (that holds all the wires) that I removed when installing the laser lens was too high and was rubbing on the disc as it turned. A YouTube guy used double sided tape, blah, blah, blah but all I did was press it down to put a slight crease in the band until it stayed low. Works great now.

Fast ship. Works perfectly with initial 30 minute testing, all cinematics fast and crisp, PS1 and PS2. Sounds a little funnier moving sometimes under there, not sure what thats about. Desolder point was easy with the cheapest soldering iron. I did have to buy a PH000 size phillips head, all my minis and eyeglasses were only small down to PH0, so had to go back to parts store twice.Do it, its easy. Cheers

Despite what the description says, you still need to desolder the solder blob on one end or it will not work. No big deal if you have a soldering iron. Installation was easy after following a YouTube video how to do it. That's my reasoning for 4 stars...5 stars if no desoldering was required and just .plug and play.

This new laser has worked beautifully and restored my PS2 to full working order. It has been years since I've been able to get it to run blue disc games, PS1 games, CDs, etc. YEARS. But they all run perfectly now, and the console reads them almost instantaneously. I did have a few hiccups getting the thing installed, as there are some very tiny screws inside the PS2. You will need a high quality, small Phillips head screwdriver to put the new laser in, preferably with a magnetic tip. Also, make sure you're able to slide the laser underneath the black plastic at the back of the PS2 when assembled. If it doesn't, it's not on the left-side track correctly, and the disc will not be able to spin in the console. That was one of the big problems I had. There's a little groove on the laser that's meant to rest on a plastic ledge inside the PS2. Make sure that ledge goes into the groove.I also really appreciate that this laser arrives with the solder already removed, as I do not have the equipment or expertise to handle de-soldering anything. Wonderful product and I got to learn a little more about how my PS2 is assembled in the process. Oh, and being able to play my games again is nice too lol

Desoldered it and it does not read or work. I have the slim silver scph-7900x

This laser works great in my PS2 as a replacement for my old dying laser. It doesn't come with instructions so I had to go back on Amazon to reference the picture of where I was supposed to remove the solder. I also assumed the plastic bag it comes in would be taped or sealed shut. Nope. I took the laser out of its tiny box, turned it over to look at it and the laser slid right out of the plastic and fell on my floor.

I don't know why it says it's doesn't, but it absolutely does. After doing research I did find a website that confirmed that this PVR-802W laser model is the one recommended for this. I followed a quick youtube guide, desoldered the single point, and my Japanese PS2 read a disc faster than I've ever seen a stock one do out of the gate. Buy with confidence!

Besides having to desolder with makeshift device, works well and easy to install.

As stated above. Installed correctly, was definetly the right part for the job, still failed after a week anyways.

My son an I replaced this unit on an old PS2, and it worked no problem. That was last summer...he has PS4 but loves the PS2 retro games, so the PS2 has been well-used since we made the replacement, and zero issues so far!

Very happy with the product. Used for a 75001 PS2. Followed a YouTube video and it worked perfectly. Note: it has a really small black plastic piece on a hinge at the ribbon cable connector to secure it. Took me a bit to figure that out. And you have to desolder the bead. Also on YouTube. I know nothing about electronics and was able to do it.

This thing doesn't even come close to fitting my 70001 PS2.