oil lubricate ps2 mechanical

[jonas778]

Can Singer oil be used to lubricate the optical unit of a PS 2 Slim 900000 or will it damage metal, plastic and rubber?

The composition of this oil is:
Mineral oils from paraffinic petroleum.

I have this oil at home

[exchemist]

1 hour ago, jonas778 said:

Can Singer oil be used to lubricate the optical unit of a PS 2 Slim 900000 or will it damage metal, plastic and rubber?

The composition of this oil is:
Mineral oils from paraffinic petroleum.

I have this oil at home

What is a PS 2 Slim 900000? 

Mineral oil will not damage metal, but it can affect some elastomers, including rubbers, causing them to swell or shrink. It is best to follow the advice of the handbook for the equipment in question. 

[studiot]

1 hour ago, jonas778 said:

Can Singer oil be used to lubricate the optical unit of a PS 2 Slim 900000 or will it damage metal, plastic and rubber?

The composition of this oil is:
Mineral oils from paraffinic petroleum.

I have this oil at home

I've never looked inside a play station but I am assuming you want to lubricate the dvd mechanism ?

Singer oil is a good light machine oil but tends to attract dirt and dust so is not really suitable as most parts will be self lubricating if clean.

Firstly nylon or other plastic gears, worms etc should not be lubricated.

Secondly parts should be cleaned before any lubrication, air dusters are good for this.

Plastic slideways, door flaps etc can be lubricated with silicone spry lubricant and there may be one or two points where a tiny spot of silicone grease would help

 

[jonas778]

spot silicone is best for this situation?

 

I have some singer oil 

[MigL]

I would not use any sprays or liquids, but a little dab of Lithium grease on slide rails, gears, or other moving components ( NOT on/near the laser/diode ) probably won't hurt.
The mechanism comes pre-greased where it is needed, and will probably last 20 years; just how long were you planning to keep your PS/2 Slim anyway ?
( I have Atari STs and Amiga 500s from the middle 80s where the floppy mechanisms still work )

[jonas778]

lithium grease I've never seen this product in my city
The metal cover of my PS2 Slim 90000 has some scratches where the optical unit moves, so I thought it was dry and needed lubrication

The metal cover has some signs of rust oxidation. If I apply any product to these oxidation points, it will remove it without wearing down the metal?

[studiot]

A further thought.

I don't know if this model has an internal cooling fan or fans.

These are computer type fans whcih ar not designed to be lubricated.

They can sometime develop a rattle due to unbalance aused by dirt. The effect will slowly exacerbate itself as sloppy bearings wear.

Sometimes cleaning is enough otherwise the solution to this to replace the worn fan I'm afraid.

 

Rust/ corrosion on the case meantsw that exposed metal has become chemically active and must be passivated before other treatment.

If the panel can be removed this cna be done with fine emery paper.

If not a fibre glass pen can be used, obtainable from photographic and electronics retailers.

Alternatively a small lick of chemical passivator can be painted on.

Use phosphoric acid (jenolite) from auto repair places or concrete cleaner from builders merchants.  or hydrochloric acid  (drain cleaner).

Do not use battery acid (sulphuric acid).

Wear rubber gloves.

After passivation the paint can be touched up with either clear varnish or the correct colour.