Playstation 2 disc bay won't open

SamManifesto

I have a playstation 2 that I haven't used for a few years, missing out on a bunch of great games. I was hoping I could see if it still worked and pick up some games I missed for it (it was criminally underused by me in general). When I power it on, it goes into the browser/title menu thing just fine, but when I press the eject button the disc bay sort of opens about a quarter of an inch, the blue light on the button beeps, then it closes again. Any ideas? This is an old-model ps2, not a slim line.

I don't know much about the console, so if there is any specific information I need to provide to help rectify the problem, just ask for it.

Help would be much appreciated.

Meiz

Sounds like something might be off track inside or obstructing the mechanism.

Other then cracking it open and taking a look, I wouldn't recomend anything else.

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars

This is for disk read errors I know but at least it will give you a good idea of what to expect when opening the thing.

You could also try forcing the tray in and out but I'd try being gentle first.

SamManifesto

Yeah, I think I'm going to end up cracking it open.

Lukin

If you can't repair the tray mechinism, hope is not lost. You can buy a replacement shell for the PS2 that effectively turns it into a top-loader. It's called the Flip Top Mod. I can't link you to it because most every place that sells it sells it for piracy, but here I can see it having a legit use as a repair mod. Google 'er up.