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Sir Kenyth · 10-14-2004, 01:03 PM

Sounds like a bad CD/DVD reader. The signal coming from the receiver is too weak. This can be caused by a weak/broken laser, light sensor, or amplifier stage coming from the light sensor. This stuff is all micro components or SMT, so getting a new CD/DVD reader is the only realistic option. If it's out of warranty, you may be able to buy the part. You are using original games and not CDR/DVDR ones, right? Recordable media have a lower reflectivity than pressed ones. CDRW/DVDRW have even lower reflectivity than that. This can cause a weak signal from the reader depending on the gain of the initial amplifier stage and the sensitivity of the light sensor. I'm assuming most game console engineers would design their readers to have trouble reading recordable media to prevent piracy if possible.

10-14-2004, 01:03 PM	#5
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	Sounds like a bad CD/DVD reader. The signal coming from the receiver is too weak. This can be caused by a weak/broken laser, light sensor, or amplifier stage coming from the light sensor. This stuff is all micro components or SMT, so getting a new CD/DVD reader is the only realistic option. If it's out of warranty, you may be able to buy the part. You are using original games and not CDR/DVDR ones, right? Recordable media have a lower reflectivity than pressed ones. CDRW/DVDRW have even lower reflectivity than that. This can cause a weak signal from the reader depending on the gain of the initial amplifier stage and the sensitivity of the light sensor. I'm assuming most game console engineers would design their readers to have trouble reading recordable media to prevent piracy if possible. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.