PS2 problems

[Apac102]

I heard somewhere that the PS2 is only built to last about 5 years. Is this true? Im believeing it because mine is giving out on me. It won't play DVDs anymore and it plays only 1/4 of my games. Is there any trick out there that will bring my ol' girl back to life? I already went in and cleaned the lense with some rubbing alcohol and a q tip but thats all ive done. It pisses me off that it dies on me soo close to the release date of GT4 too.