How to Fix Browser Screen Freezes on a Playstation 2
Browser screen freezes are a common occurrence among the Sony Playstation 2 video game consoles--they are older gaming systems and have had plenty of time to gather a buildup of dirt and debris inside their hard plastic casings. Assuming you have a precise mechanical touch and are willing to break warranty on your Sony console, you can open up the casing and clean the inside to enable better performance.
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Instructions
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Unplug any cords from the PS2 console and remove any games that may have been left in the disc drive.
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Place the PS2 on an unfolded newspaper.
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Unscrew the eight screws from the back of the console using your Phillips head screwdriver. Place the screws safely aside.
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Carefully open the plastic casing of the PS2 and set it aside.
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View the insides of the system and locate the disc assembly to the right.
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Unscrew the top of the disc assembly with your Phillips head screwdriver and place both the screws and plastic cover to the side.
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Use the can of compressed air to clean out the system. Blow away any loose dust and debris.
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Use your tweezers to carefully remove any large foreign objects that weren't blown away with the compressed air.
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Replace both the disc assembly cover and the PS2's plastic casing.
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Tips & Warnings
You must be incredibly cautious when opening and cleaning the insides of the Playstation 2. If any of the internal components endure a sudden impact (i.e. dropping a foreign object onto the unprotected disc drive), you run the risk of permanently damaging your console.
