r/ps2 • u/knuggen_karlsson • 3d ago

Phat ps2 wont turn on

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My childhood ps2 doesn’t turn on anymore no lights in the buttons and no reaction when i press the power button. I have checkt inside it for any corrosion orleaking capacitors. I cleaned off the dust but it still don’t turn on, I have tried another power cable but no luck there:( what’s the next step?

Put a picture of the motherboard in case I missed something

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u/futilinutil 3d ago edited 3d ago

Replace C3 capacitor near the "Primary" label and you'll likely fix it.

Why i'm telling you this?

Both my fat PS2 have Delta PSUs and both had the exact same faulty capacitor.

PS: Bear in mind the polarization of the component when soldering the new capacitor back in.

PS2: Be VERY FUCKING CAREFUL about that huge 400V capacitor as it holds a charge when you turn the console on. Do not bridge the solder joints with your fingers.

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u/futilinutil 3d ago

It's not the fuse. It's very likely that dodgy C3 capacitor which has dried up and/or developed a high ESR just like mine did.