[quote name='PlumeNoir']How does a PlumeNoir spend a Saturday evening?
By taking an old PS2 slim that was thrown against a wall and with scotch tape, tin foil, solder and sweat get it to power up.
I've shorted the switches, so I can keep the lid open (or the case top removed) and get the laser moving. I think the spindle motor is shot though - I can't get anything to spin up.
I'm considering getting a broken one off ebay cheap and swap out the drive/ laser assembly.
No hurry, as my other PS2 slim works fine. It's just been a pet project to dick around with when I'm avoiding doing other work I have on my plate.[/quote]
My uncle smashed the shit out of my copy of SMB3 back in the day...

er managed to superglue it back together and it worked, so while I wasn't happy, at least I wasn't SMB3-less.
Your open top duct taped PS2 slim made me think of it.
Also, that makes me think of the douchebaggery on the PS Underground where it refuses to accept the serial of my PS2.