Any console too! Thank you for the Toothpaste info. You saved me from needing to buy the game again to replay! Thank you so much!
I used the vasoline way and I thought it would have broke my disc but I decided to try it anyways and it worked thanks. Use some sort of car polish or t-cut with a fluffy cloth and take 2 mins to buff with some pressure and it will be like new. That brought me here. I did exactly what this article told me and now instead of 2 big scratches I now have 2 big scratches and an area covered in tiny scratches where the toothpaste was applied.
I gently applied some jelly over the needed area, waited 1 minute and gently wiped it off with a lint free LCD screen wipe. But give the petroleum a try, it might smooth over smaller scratches. The toothpaste worked for me — remember, only rub it in a straight line and also only do it from The centre outwards outer Motion.
Also I may only work on smaller scratches which is what I had. I can vouch for it! The Toothpaste Method works! I had to do it a couple of times but it worked! Either way thank you so much!
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Skip to content. He has 33 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing all types of appliances. Contact here. Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. If the plastic is lightly scratched, the aluminum part may not read correctly, thus causing errors; you may be able to fix this issue by filling the scratches with a solid solution such as Vaseline.
This happens when the disc is deeply scratched. Deep, circular scratches cannot be fixed. You'll either have to return the game or buy a new copy. Make sure that the game is the problem. If running another disc in your console or computer results in the same error message, the game probably isn't the issue.
If the disc is scratched but you haven't encountered any errors while using it, don't attempt to repair it. Disc errors can result due to anything from outdated drivers to incompatible software. Be aware that placing a disc in a console or CD drive which scratched your current disc may also result in the second disc being scratched.
Gather the necessary equipment. In order to repair your disc while minimizing the potential for damage, you'll need the following items: A towel and a flat surface A microfiber cloth do not use any other cloth such as a paper towel, tissue, or washcloth Isopropyl alcohol Petroleum jelly, baking soda toothpaste, or disc scratch repair solution sold at places like Best Buy.
Rinse your disc with cold water. This will ensure that there is no surface-level dust, girt, or matter that will further scratch your disc when you buff it.
Cold water will not damage your disc. Never use hot water, as doing so may damage the disc. Air-dry the disc. Wave the disc back and forth until it is dry. Don't wipe down the disc, as doing so can add scratches.
Lay your disc on a towel on a flat surface. The disc's bottom the reflective side should be face-up. Lightly spray the surface of the disc with isopropyl alcohol. This will remove tougher obstacles such as stains. Allow the disc to dry. Isopropyl alcohol will evaporate on its own, so you should only need to wait for 20 to 30 minutes. Dab some of the petroleum jelly onto the microfiber cloth. This is how you'll apply the jelly to the disc. You can use toothpaste for this step as well. If you're using a disc scratch repair kit, you can apply the solution directly to the disc.
Gently buff the scratched parts of the disc. Using straight not circular motions, rub the jelly from the inside of the disc to the outside, making sure to cover all scratches in the movement. For badly scratched discs, you may have to coat the entire disc in petroleum jelly. Remove the excess jelly with the microfiber cloth. If there are any globs of jelly or toothpaste left, remove them using the microfiber cloth. The disc's surface should be smooth before you put it in your console or computer.
Test your disc. Place the disc back in your console or computer and try to run the game. If it works, you've successfully repaired the disc. If the disc still doesn't work, try repeating these steps a few more times, making sure to test the game each time.
Ultimately, a game which is scratched badly enough to cause your console or computer to fail to read it must be replaced eventually. Do not use the above methods for the front of the disc, as that side is mostly for decorations.
Not Helpful 23 Helpful Yes you can. If the game is still messed up after that, then take it to your local game shop. They should be able to fix it for you. The principle here is simple: the toothpaste fills the gap caused by the scratch. The laser is then correctly focused to accurately read the data on the disc. Follow these steps:.
While the cosmetic results might be satisfactory, the practical impact can be hit and miss. Another DIY scratch fixing technique is to employ a lamp with an incandescent 60W light bulb. With the optical disc threaded onto your index finger, shiny side up, hold the disc around 10cm from the lamp.
Rotate the disc for a maximum of 20 seconds, then remove. Note that too much exposure to the heat can damage the disc. Play the disc while it is still warm, immediately copying the data to your computer. As with the toothpaste fix, you can use shoe polish, lip balm, furniture wax, or even petroleum jelly. Again, rub it into the surface of the disc to fill the scratch.
With a lint-free cloth, wipe of the excess wax, with a radial action. Not all disc issues are limited to the plastic layer. In some cases, holes can appear in the aluminum layer. As this is where the data is stored, it can prove devastating.
The answer is to cover the holes, thereby prompting the laser to keep reading. Hold the disc shiny side up and find the holes. Then flip it over and mark the gaps with a permanent marker. Finish by placing two small strips of tape over each whole you find.
With this done, the disc will play, allowing you to recover most of the data. Of course, any data stored where the holes appeared will be lost.
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