PS2 Slim Not Powering On

[Pharaoh35]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

check this .. it looks broken .

What kind of component is this? How do I test it with a multi meter? The only thing I could do was refresh the solder.

What makes you think it is broken? The center prong?

[petehall347]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

check this .. it looks broken .

[Pharaoh35]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

Yeah, you need to upload a high resolution straight shot picture using the attachment function. The above pic is way to blurry to see if it's a cap or an inductor.

Didn't know that was a feature. I took this with a higher resolution camera.

Also I regret to inform you that I removed whatever that component was last night. :boom:

No success.

If I can find it, then I will solder back on if necessary. I also have a spare board for components. Are you determining what it's function is by observing the circuit around it?

[CapLeaker]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

Yeah, you need to upload a high resolution straight shot picture using the attachment function. The above pic is way to blurry to see if it’s a cap or an inductor.

[Pharaoh35]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

I tested all of the fuses that you highlighted. One was giving me some trouble, so I cleaned it with Isopropyl and it's continuity was fine.

There are a bunch of teeny surface mounted components that are labeled with numbers such as "220" are these resistors or fuses? I have been testing continuity on them and they are most certainly connected.

I found what I believe to be a capacitor that is shorting out.

See attached image. https://imgur.com/a/hh0Muj6

[lotas]

Re: PS2 Slim Not Powering On

Probably the board was shorted somewhere, in addition to the input fuse, there are several other smd fuses on the board, they have the designation PSxx, check them.

[Pharaoh35]

I have a Silver PS2 Slim SCPH-79001 which has a different motherboard than most PS2 slims that I come across. When I got this PS2 it was having issues reading discs, so I started to diagnosis the disc drive. After messing around with the system for bit it suddenly stopped powering on. I didn't smell any burning or hear any noises.

• I checked the PSU, it is reading stable voltage and is powering on a different PS2.
• The power LED glows on a different system. (removable part)
• The power LED changed to 'green' on a different system after pressing the power button.
• The solder/connections were refreshed on the USB ports, AV connectors, power connector, and the controller ports.
• The fuse near the power connector is still intact.

I have almost no experience with motherboard level repair. I am checking shorted capacitors with my multimeter, but I don't think I am finding any.

Any tips or suggestions? I am determined to fix this and improve my skills!

Tell me what to do!

My multimeter and PS2 board.
https://imgur.com/a/diZkE2B