PS2 making clicking sound when loading games

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by dunedog

When I give a hard knock on the top edge around where the reset button is, it seems to fix the loading problem with clicking noise.

Please dont suggest this solution to anyone any more. Reminds me of "if it doesnt fit get a bigger hammer" just not correct.

Anyway like Warlock stated the click you here is the laser trying desperately to read the data on your disc. Dust is just about the worst thing for any PS2 laser. You might try the cleaning disc but some times they do more harm then good. The best way to clean it is with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol. It being only 1 year old will have no bearing if the laser is dirty from dust. Dirt lasers will also wear out much faster as the laser has to work much harder to read the disc's through the dust.

[dunedog]

Well I finally found the time to take the PS2 apart. I cleaned the laser with alcohol and lubed the rails. It's working better, although it still makes a clicking sound once in a while, but is not getting stuck like before.

Thanks for all the suggestions.