PS1/2 Looking For Original Playstation Laser

[rebeltaz]

Does anyone know where I can find an inexpensive laser assembly for an original Playstation? The number on the assembly is KSM-440ADM. I've bought a couple off eBay in the past, but on one, the assembliy that they sent wasn't the same -the ribbon cable was too short. The other one, the piece that the disc sits on (I don't know why I want to call that a "platten"?) was so loose that as soon as I pressed the disc on, it slipped down on the motor shaft....

 

[supersega]

There is a big problem with your question. Hong Lei Laser, the last factory making PS1 lasers in China, ceased production about 3 months ago of PS1 lasers, according to their rep I was in contact with. Once the lasers they have in stock are gone, they're gone. That's why prices have skyrocketed, compared to a year or so ago. A year ago, you could get a laser for $5 a piece, now its hard to find one under $15.

Best thing you can do is probably buy another working PS1. Might even be cheaper. Or if you want me to take a stab at repairing it, if there is a slight bit of life in the laser, (I have an oscilloscope and the service manual for most PS1s) go ahead and PM me.

 

[rebeltaz]

There is a big problem with your question. Hong Lei Laser, the last factory making PS1 lasers in China, ceased production about 3 months ago of PS1 lasers, according to their rep I was in contact with. Once the lasers they have in stock are gone, they're gone. That's why prices have skyrocketed, compared to a year or so ago. A year ago, you could get a laser for $5 a piece, now its hard to find one under $15.

Best thing you can do is probably buy another working PS1. Might even be cheaper. Or if you want me to take a stab at repairing it, if there is a slight bit of life in the laser, (I have an oscilloscope and the service manual for most PS1s) go ahead and PM me.

I don't mind paying $15-20 for a laser to repair this. I tweaked the laser a couple of years ago to get a little more life out of it - I don't have a service manual, but I am a service technician (although my specialty is audio equipment and old-school CRT TVs). I think it's probably on it's last legs.... As for buying another unit, I'd really rather keep this one... due to certain modiifcations I've made to it. If you know somewhere to get a laser at all, that will work, I'd really appreciate it.

I will keep your offer in mind, though. If I can't find a laser, I may have to get with you... Thanks.

 

[supersega]

I don't mind paying $15-20 for a laser to repair this. I tweaked the laser a couple of years ago to get a little more life out of it - I don't have a service manual, but I am a service technician (although my specialty is audio equipment and old-school CRT TVs). I think it's probably on it's last legs.... As for buying another unit, I'd really rather keep this one... due to certain modiifcations I've made to it. If you know somewhere to get a laser at all, that will work, I'd really appreciate it.

I will keep your offer in mind, though. If I can't find a laser, I may have to get with you... Thanks.

No problem. If you search the KSM-440ADM model number on eBay or Amazon, they should come up with the longer ribbon cable. You're gonna be limited in other departments though; if its a bit wobbily, you may have to modify it... somehow.

EDIT; Want to let you know that pot tweaking on the laser is not the same as hooking an oscilloscope up to the test points on the board and adjusting the pots on the board to get a perfect, unclipped eye pattern. Pretty easy to do if you have an analog scope.

 

[rebeltaz]

EDIT; Want to let you know that pot tweaking on the laser is not the same as hooking an oscilloscope up to the test points on the board and adjusting the pots on the board to get a perfect, unclipped eye pattern. Pretty easy to do if you have an analog scope.

Oh, I know, but like I said... I didn't have a service manual. I do have scopes, though. I may still get with you, though...

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Nvm, you said ORIGINAL. my bad.

 

[supersega]

Oh, I know, but like I said... I didn't have a service manual. I do have scopes, though. I may still get with you, though...

Not a problem. I can walk you through how to do it via PM if you'd like, just let me know.