Swap Magic problems

Lyte. · 07-08-2009, 08:55 AM

I didn't know where else to put this, so I just decided to put it in the forum I frequent. That and I know some of you guys might have an idea of what to do.. :\

When I place the Swap Magic disc into the fliptop tray, it jumps about inside the tray and won't stay in place. I've had Swap Magic run with the lid down, but it makes very loud scratching sounds, which also happens when I run a normal game.

How do I fix this? ;/

adonis_minus_20 · 07-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Sounds like you're either not pressing the swap magic disc down enough over the hub on the disc drive (like right around the edges of the hole in the center of the swap magic disc), or there is something wrong with your drive.

Lyte. · 07-08-2009, 12:14 PM

The drive was fine before, so I doubt it's that, the whole thing was working fine earlier.

The disc doesn't stay fixed on the hub even when I press it down onto the center, it just sits there loose until it jumps around when the console is on.

If worse comes to worse I can always make a video of the problem.

Meseki · 07-08-2009, 01:33 PM

Check the center spinning piece of the PS2 disc drive to see if anything is on that piece.

oOAsians2loveOo · 07-08-2009, 02:04 PM

This sounds like the same problem I had.. So I just gave up.. @w@'' But I hope you'll find the answer.

adonis_minus_20 · 07-08-2009, 02:19 PM

You really need to press down right around the hole in the swap magic disc (try two fingers at once on opposite sides and press down hard all around the disc, you will hear a clicking kind of sound when it is over the hub completely like it needs to be). I think there's something funny about how they're manufactured because I've never seen this problem with a regular retail disc. If your drive works fine with other discs, then I would say this is your problem. I've had the same issue myself, the swap magic discs can be finicky that way.

zorahk · 07-08-2009, 03:01 PM

Run it with the lid down.

Lyte. · 07-08-2009, 03:06 PM

Despite having really loud grinding noises come from it? It sounds like it's going to chew out the disc.

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You really need to press down right around the hole in the swap magic disc

Huh, alright. I'll try it out and tell the results.

zorahk · 07-08-2009, 03:16 PM

You're supposed to run it with the lid down, the grinding noises are because the disc is not continuous, look on the underside and you will see what I mean.

EDIT: also is this on a phat or a slim?

adonis_minus_20 · 07-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Or you could just stop the whole swap disc madness and buy this:

My Modded Fat PS2 That No One Wants And I'm Shocked That It Hasn't Sold And Is Now Going For The Low Low Price Of $180 shipped in the U.S.A.

Sorry I couldn't resist and I am shocked that no one has wanted this thing, it is pretty

oOAsians2loveOo · 07-08-2009, 04:07 PM

]: My lid was down too~ It kept making that strange noise. :B Mmm.. I just say keep trying.. It might work..

Uno-kun · 07-09-2009, 01:27 AM

Yeah, you need to push down really hard and make sure all 3 of the little "teeth" of the middle spinner are latched onto the disk. I think it's a hair wider than the normal game disks.

Also, check to see if all your "keys" are snug.

Lyte. · 07-10-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zorahk

EDIT: also is this on a phat or a slim?

The fat Ps2.

I'll try pressing the disc down, next time I get round to it.

zorahk · 07-10-2009, 01:56 PM

lol if it's on a phat YOU HAVE TO RUN IT WITH THE LID DOWN.

King Grimlock · 07-11-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyte.

The fat Ps2.

I'll try pressing the disc down, next time I get round to it.

If you have the fliptop that is magnetic, then make sure the lid is all the way down. I had one of these and this happened to me often. The other problem that might be occurring, is that you may not have the disc fully aligned in the tray. Try opening the top and put the disc in, and spin it first with your fingers pressed firm in the middle of the disc. Usually disc alignment is the main cause of the jumping, and just checking for a proper fit in the tray/spindle can make this go away.

If it's the fliptop that pops open with the button, I can't help you there

This is why it's easier to invest in a Modded/Japanese PS2 and skip the mess. Also be sure to keep a spare laser on hand since the discs wear out the eye very fast.