DKOldies Rejected PS1: When a laser doesn't cooperate

On today’s video, we are going to attempt to refurbish and also replace the laser on this PlayStation. Unfortunately, as what happens sometimes, this project went completely off the rails. Hence why this video got a little out of hand on the length. Had I known, I probably would have made this a two parter. But that’s neither here nor there at this point. But hey, that’s why there’s chapters on YouTube so feel free to skip around! So come along as I take a look at this PS1 and try and figure out why this dang laser just doesn’t want to cooperate! Links to my stuff: 🛠️ Broken console? I can fix it. Mail-in repair services available here: https://www.titanrepairs.co/ 🎮 Shop refurbished consoles, accessories and games: https://www.ebay.com/usr/titanrepairs Amazon Affiliate links of equipment used in the video. I get a small commission on purchases from these links. Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4az8rtT Soldering mat: https://amzn.to/3PIKYya Microscope: https://amzn.to/3vzylyO Screwdriver kit: https://amzn.to/3xhlGB8 Contact cleaner: https://amzn.to/3vHWPpv Microfiber cloths: https://amzn.to/3TGCokY Cotton Swabs: https://amzn.to/3vzMmfP Lithium grease: https://amzn.to/49jOOoB 1000 grit sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3vxlEEA Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Disassembly 04:34 Disassembling the lid 07:44 Cleaning! 12:13 Reassembling the lid 16:27 Fixing the eject button 21:00 Reassembling the bottom 25:07 Checking out the new lasers 26:38 Prepping the new laser 28:33 Initial test 29:06 Figuring out the laser 31:15 Fiddling with the spindle 34:00 My conundrum 35:13 Swapping the laser 40:10 More testing and fiddling 43:18 Swapping the spindle motor 49:52 A final Hail Mary: Adjusting the pot 53:01 Final thoughts