This may be way to late and maybe you'll never read this, but the easiest way would be to replace the cd drive. You could replace just the spindle, as it is slipping by the looks of it, but that would be more work then its worth. Just pick up a old PSONE, and switch the drives out.
Ahhh... never mind my last comment! I actually just had a PS1 with the same problem and here's what I did to fix it... First step is to take apart the lens drive assembly and clean it up. And I don't mean just wipe it off... Take the ENTIRE assembly apart and clean out every little nook and cranny with either a needle or a paperclip, then add a little Vaseline to the cogs connected to the drive motor.
If that doesn't work, google "Playstation Lens Servo Adjustment".
The disc drive motor is damaged/dying. The only way to fix it is to replace the whole lens/disc module. Maybe someone out there knows how to replace just the motor itself, but finding a compatible motor might be a problem, and most replacement distributors only sell the whole lens module. They're only about 15 dollars on ebay.
The PS1 laser probably isnt reading the disk. Easy fix would be to replace the cd drive. I believe if you have a 5501-900x series have the same cd drive, and if you have a earlier model, just cutting the plastic a bit will make it fix.
I have a problem a bit like this. i got a PlayStation 1 of Ebay and it came in the mail. the disc won't spin and the motor is runing faster than it should. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I'll sell you my drive (works, 100% guarantee) for $20.
It seems to me that what's not working is either your ps1's driver/firmware OR your drive could be damaged. I hope it's the drive that's damaged, cuz you can spend $20 (courtesy of me) and fix it, and if it's a firmware short/problem, then you gotta ditch the ps1.
hi i just got two ps1 a mini and the origional works great but it just the small ps one does not work it go's to the main menu. if anyone know whats wrong with it plz send a email to me inbox and thank you for the video
Have you tried taking an old cd players disc holder out and putting it on the PlayStation.
Pry it off with a flat head screwdriver, do the same on the cd players, carefully so you don't break it, and stick it on the PlayStations motor spindle.
OCCASVS.. can you tell me if you game loads up or what ever.. what happens on the scree with a game in it? does it just go to the memory card/music thing? cus i have that problem with my moded ps1.. i was playing legend of dragoon and in a cut scene it just froze and wont load any games up just goes to the memory card bit and im tryign to get it fixed lol
ok so after seeing many videos on here and googleing alot of forums heres what i did to fix my problem tho i dont know how long it will last... i just took the drive out and fiddled around with the laser thing on the underside (not taking it apart) and then i just plugged the cords and stuff back in an it WORKS!!! :D hope that helps P.S. most ps1 makes horrid grinding and rattling noises well all of mine have any way haha
Thanks for your reply! This is the boot sequence of my PS: -power on -lots of rattling noises (as you can hear on the video) -it tries to load the game (Sony logo on white background) -it DOESN'T display the PS logo on black background -it goes to the memory card menu instead Basically, it can't load anything now. When it still worked, I had random freezes, a/v desync, weird noises, graphical artefacts. Maybe I may try to replace the spindle hub if I find one. Have you fixed your problem yet?
yea i had the exact same problem.. i just fiddled with the laser on the under side of it with out taking it apart and it just happened to work for me.. i also unplugged one the the cord things the plastic sheet one and plugged it back in.. i also noticed you have one of the mini psx's i have an origional so i dont know if it will be the same thing my psx is also chipped wich is why i was so devod wen it fuct up cus i just downloed 6 final fantasy games lol
This may be way to late and maybe you'll never read this, but the easiest way would be to replace the cd drive. You could replace just the spindle, as it is slipping by the looks of it, but that would be more work then its worth. Just pick up a old PSONE, and switch the drives out.
CalebReniker 2 days ago
can anyone help me with my ps1 it spins then it stops and spins again please help
kyuubinaruto233 1 month ago
@kyuubinaruto233 google
digipimp75 3 weeks ago
i have the exact same problem. i hit the damn thing to hard after getting mad about wu tang game.
mrdanijel 5 months ago
try to change the lens
condecis 8 months ago
My PS2 had that problem, I just got a new one
mlj21299 8 months ago
go to repair..
Sakrephixx 1 year ago
Ahhh... never mind my last comment! I actually just had a PS1 with the same problem and here's what I did to fix it... First step is to take apart the lens drive assembly and clean it up. And I don't mean just wipe it off... Take the ENTIRE assembly apart and clean out every little nook and cranny with either a needle or a paperclip, then add a little Vaseline to the cogs connected to the drive motor.
If that doesn't work, google "Playstation Lens Servo Adjustment".
completebastard 1 year ago
The disc drive motor is damaged/dying. The only way to fix it is to replace the whole lens/disc module. Maybe someone out there knows how to replace just the motor itself, but finding a compatible motor might be a problem, and most replacement distributors only sell the whole lens module. They're only about 15 dollars on ebay.
completebastard 1 year ago
i have a PS1 and the game doesn't spin
and it takes me to the memory card
and audio cd options could someone
tell whats wrong with it
bill842408 1 year ago
@bill842408 My PSone has that problem too
Jorgieboy1995 1 year ago
@bill842408 i ot the same problem too
ThePBui 5 months ago
@bill842408
The PS1 laser probably isnt reading the disk. Easy fix would be to replace the cd drive. I believe if you have a 5501-900x series have the same cd drive, and if you have a earlier model, just cutting the plastic a bit will make it fix.
CalebReniker 2 days ago
I have a problem a bit like this. i got a PlayStation 1 of Ebay and it came in the mail. the disc won't spin and the motor is runing faster than it should. Does anyone know how to fix this?
wolfwarriors57 1 year ago
I'll sell you my drive (works, 100% guarantee) for $20.
It seems to me that what's not working is either your ps1's driver/firmware OR your drive could be damaged. I hope it's the drive that's damaged, cuz you can spend $20 (courtesy of me) and fix it, and if it's a firmware short/problem, then you gotta ditch the ps1.
Dndfreak123 2 years ago
scamer
mrfamilyguyx 2 years ago
hi i just got two ps1 a mini and the origional works great but it just the small ps one does not work it go's to the main menu. if anyone know whats wrong with it plz send a email to me inbox and thank you for the video
JROCK188 2 years ago
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JROCK188 2 years ago
ok i have a problem with my ps1:
so the support where you put your cds like in this video is completly destroyed...
and now i can't play no games and don't seem to find anything like it to replace it on the market.
so any suggestions ?
thnx in advance.
Swatyo 2 years ago
Have you tried taking an old cd players disc holder out and putting it on the PlayStation.
Pry it off with a flat head screwdriver, do the same on the cd players, carefully so you don't break it, and stick it on the PlayStations motor spindle.
biohaz360 2 years ago
happend to my old ps1 well its stuffed for good dude
tornoz22 2 years ago
OCCASVS.. can you tell me if you game loads up or what ever.. what happens on the scree with a game in it? does it just go to the memory card/music thing? cus i have that problem with my moded ps1.. i was playing legend of dragoon and in a cut scene it just froze and wont load any games up just goes to the memory card bit and im tryign to get it fixed lol
MrMewmewmewmew 2 years ago 2
ok so after seeing many videos on here and googleing alot of forums heres what i did to fix my problem tho i dont know how long it will last... i just took the drive out and fiddled around with the laser thing on the underside (not taking it apart) and then i just plugged the cords and stuff back in an it WORKS!!! :D hope that helps P.S. most ps1 makes horrid grinding and rattling noises well all of mine have any way haha
MrMewmewmewmew 2 years ago
OCCASVS 2 years ago
yea i had the exact same problem.. i just fiddled with the laser on the under side of it with out taking it apart and it just happened to work for me.. i also unplugged one the the cord things the plastic sheet one and plugged it back in.. i also noticed you have one of the mini psx's i have an origional so i dont know if it will be the same thing my psx is also chipped wich is why i was so devod wen it fuct up cus i just downloed 6 final fantasy games lol
MrMewmewmewmew 2 years ago
@OCCASVS Your Drive Motor May Be Dying It slows down from its normal speed so you need to get the drive replaced
micajoeh 9 months ago
@OCCASVS My PS1 is weird but cool:It spins cd but DVD TOO!
bacovia2004 2 months ago
mine does the same thing. I have no idea why either.
Mini2999 3 years ago
dude mine makes a tick tick tick noise and the disc wont read
SPARTNKiLL3R 3 years ago