PS2 Doesn't play ps1 backups or original games

[kooldraco]

That is so fu**in weird it plays rips, but not 1:1 cdr copies.
Can you boot dvd movies or dvd ps2 backups?
What version is your PS2?

It’s weird because if you get “no data” when a disk is inserted it’s because the disk is not being detected at all, however you said you have no problem booting rips. Usually you would get the “red screen” meaning the disk is detected just not as a ps2/1 game or dvd movie.

I would recheck all the solder points, make sure there are no bridging or cold solder joints.
If you are certain all you’re wiring is good and there are no bridges, I would guess you have a laser problem it might need cleaning or calibration.