Can you fix a playstation 2 on your own...

...if the warranty is past its expiration date and you dont want to pay a lot to get it fixed?

My pS2, (the fat version, not the slim) was damaged when it fell and lately now, the laser (I believe) is broken and whenever I play a game, the game will get to a certain point and freeze. Playing GTA San Andreas, the moment Carl leave his house, the console can't locate the game. I don't think my games are damaged but the console is busted.

Should I repair the console myself or go ahead and waste money to get it fixed?

The money spent will not be worth reparing the console. There is still certainly wear and tear on numerous components of any original version of the PS2. In all probability, it will only be a short-term fix. I would say do it yourself as long as you're ready to buy a slim model, which aren't much more than the price of a next-gen game used. But this is ME, not you. No one can tell you if you should or shouldn't. Are you adept at installing, configuring, and repairing electronic/computer hardware? Do you enjoy working with "modern" technology? Are you generally into basic engineering as a hobby? If so, then yes, do so. If not, then your ability to accomplish the task is questionable. I "fixed" my PS2 and currently own a slimline. So, be prepared to buy a slimline in the future either way you go. You could also be lucky, and only have one major problem, and a professional may be your best option. If you're not chuffed about possibly spending the extra money on top of what a professional would charge to repair the console, which would probably be about $30 dollars more, then have fun and give it a shot. It's what I did, and I didn't need a new PS2 until they dropped the slimline to it's current price

Two Ps2's fell short to the clicking cause...I tried to fix them both and damaged them beyond repair,

I already posted this before, let the professionals do it, it may be worth it....

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