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    PS4 Not Reading Disks

    Got a issue with my ps4 where it isnt reading disks, makes a whinny noise like it constantly accelerating and slowing down over and over again.

    Anyhow i originally replaced the laser, no good.

    Thought it might be maybe the motor in the drive so just replaced the entire laser deck.

    Still no luck doing the same thing.

    PS4 is the newer CUH-12xx model.

    Any suggestion would be welcome, before i throw anymore money at it!

    #2
    Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

    so you replaced the entire sled assembly & frame?
    all that leaves is the pcb isnt it?
    unless there is a problem with one of the rubber shock-mounts putting it at an angle.

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      #3
      Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

      Yes the metal frame and sled assembly, this

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-PS4-4...72.m2749.l2649

      Mines the newer model drive that doesnt have a PCB. Could it be the PSU not supplying enough juice?

      It does read and recognise disks to a certain stage, but when you try to play the game it give the unrecognised disk error.

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        #4
        Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

        did you remove the solder blob on the new laser ?
        wont be that as you say it reads .
        Last edited by petehall347; 05-22-2018, 11:07 AM.

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          #5
          Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

          could be bad power rails from worn caps i suppose.
          but it's a bit new for that.

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            #6
            Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

            Originally posted by petehall347 View Post
            did you remove the solder blob on the new laser ?
            wont be that as you say it reads .
            What solder blob? I assumed it was just a swap in and out?

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              #7
              Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

              Originally posted by stj View Post
              could be bad power rails from worn caps i suppose.
              but it's a bit new for that.
              Yea it is a bit new for that, watched a video and the guy was saying it's this

              https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Sony-PS...72.m2749.l2649

              That causes the issue. Another motor in it, might be it as the whining noise sound like a motor struggling.

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                #8
                Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

                Originally posted by mikay786 View Post
                What solder blob? I assumed it was just a swap in and out?
                new lasers have a solder blob that needs removing before it will work .. you said its working so maybe not all new ones have it . all the ones i have done have had the solder blob . caught me out once as forgot to remove it . wont read at all if its there .

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                  #9
                  Re: PS4 Not Reading Disks

                  If you still have this drive: make sure all the cables are reconnected to the drive (internally and externally). Otherwise, the drive revs up and down.

                  With regards to the solder blob: depends on when/whom you purchase them from. I've purchased lasers from 2-3 different eBay sellers, but sometimes they have it, sometimes they don't... can you post pics?
                  -Thomas
                  I'm a hardware engineer focused on networking equipment for my day job. I void warranties and fix consumer electronics for fun.

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