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PS2 power ribbon cable

  • 26-11-2009 08:59PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 187 ✭✭


    Hi guys.
    I was trying to fix the PS2(phat) power ribbon cable. When I had everything fixed and it was working I decided to put the screws back in.
    I was screwing in the screw nearest the RESET/EJECT buttons when a heard a crunching sound.
    I tried the PS2 and it wasn't turning on. I opened it back up again and found that I had pierced a hole in the ribbon cable:(:eek: I hope I have now learned my lesson and the next time I will make sure that everything is out of the way.


    http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/natgeocha/DSCF1590.jpg
    http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/natgeocha/DSCF1587.jpg


    I'm wondering if anybody knows where to get a replacement ribbon cable or if anyone was throwing out an old PS2 and had the ribbon if I could take it off them.(I probably could get my dad to pick it up);)

    Thanks.
    Jak/mar


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,581 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    jak/mar wrote: »
    Hi guys.
    I was trying to fix the PS2(phat) power ribbon cable. When I had everything fixed and it was working I decided to put the screws back in.
    I was screwing in the screw nearest the RESET/EJECT buttons when a heard a crunching sound.
    I tried the PS2 and it wasn't turning on. I opened it back up again and found that I had pierced a hole in the ribbon cable:(:eek: I hope I have now learned my lesson and the next time I will make sure that everything is out of the way.


    http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/natgeocha/DSCF1590.jpg
    http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/natgeocha/DSCF1587.jpg


    I'm wondering if anybody knows where to get a replacement ribbon cable or if anyone was throwing out an old PS2 and had the ribbon if I could take it off them.(I probably could get my dad to pick it up);)

    Thanks.

    Jak/mar

    Nice job :D Pretty sure it's the same ribbon cable for PS2 slim and PS2 original.

    They are available: http://cgi.ebay.ie/Playstation-2-Slim-Front-Power-Reset-Ribbon-Cable-70-77_W0QQitemZ320405576917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN?hash=item4a99a91cd5


    Nope, not the same.

    However, VPgames have it for $5 + $3 delivery, so around €5.50/€6.00 - https://vpgames.com/p-3648-sony-ps2-replacement-eject-ribbon-7-pin-power-switch-repair-cable-for-playstation-2.aspx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,403 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    Im pretty sure i have one i could give you, i've a few ps2s sitting here doing nothing with dodgy lasers ~ not worth fixing really

    instead of paying me, will you make a donation to charity (maybe boards own santa strike force)

    Send me a PM


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭zainabc


    hi im also looking for a power lead for my ps2 mine broke anyone no where i could get one?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,403 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    Just like the regular figure 8 power lead?

    Figure%25208%2520Power%2520Lead.jpg

    You should be able to pick them up in any electronic store as they are used for all sorts of things (Hi-Fi etc)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭zainabc


    no id need the power supply cable why can i use a figure 8?
    I'd like to see if its working as it was few months ago


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,581 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    zainabc wrote: »
    no id need the power supply cable why can i use a figure 8?
    I'd like to see if its working as it was few months ago

    The "Phat" PS2 has the power supply on the inside, so all you need is a two-pin power (Figure 8), just like the picture posted above.

    The Slim PS2 moved the power supply to a block on the outside so they could reduce the size. Do you have a slim PS2 and need a new power supply block?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭zainabc


    em its a slim ps2
    it was the round ting near pin that was cuttin of the ps2 everytime


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,581 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    zainabc wrote: »
    em its a slim ps2
    it was the round ting near pin that was cuttin of the ps2 everytime

    Picture of the faulty part? I don't understand the description you have there


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