A scratch can be identified on your game disc by a ultra thin white or silver line in appearance. Original xbox dirty or damaged disc error may 2006. Once you find the game you want, click on the version that you want. Once your game disc is cracked the only way to really fix it is to prevent it from traveling further. Hold the cracked dvd up to a bright light and examine the disk. Go to the microsoft store and download a game demo or other content that is approximately the same size as the games on demand title. A lot of the potential issues with a new gaming system can be avoided. Xbox one disc drive repair fix your xbox one gadget fix. If the tray is out all the way disconnect the power. Take your cracked disc and apply a piece of duct tape over the crack on the nonrecordable side.
You cant restoration a cracked xbox disk, yet you may get a ps3 and the ps3 disks are impossible to break. The article was created to help scratches on the read part of the disc, being that the hole in the middle of the cd is cracked there will no solution in this article to save your game disc. I automatically thought you couldnt recover data from a cracked disc. Dvd cracked in the inner ring what can i do to save the. How to fix a cracked game disc xbox wii playstation youtube.
Modern warfare 2 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled disc cracks. One of my dvds is slightly cracked in the inner circle. How to fix your xbox 360 disc reader tech spirited. As long as your game isnt too damaged and the xbox can recognize its the game that is installed on your hdd, you can play it without reading the content on the disc.
It can read the disc or what game it is, it just doesnt play. As stated in this article, this is a situation that cannot be fixed by any of these means. Apply the same piece on the opposite side of the disc for the balance. Slightly wet paper towel to wipe off your disk from the middle towards the outside. Is it possible to return a game that suffers from the. The other two are at the front right and left sides of the hard drive. How to fix xbox one installation stopped technobezz. It keeps turning off by itself directly after start up. If this is the case, you need the xbox one disc drive replacement service. For the past few years ive been having trouble getting my xbox to read. And gadget fix we are happy to provide xbox one disc drive repair services.
How to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 tech spirited. You mention you take the xbox 360 apart to try and fix it the actual problem is caused by overheating on the main sensors on the back of the drive and once they get too hot you have this problem. After this, the game will start to download onto your computer using the software you choose. How to fix a scratched or damaged disc and unreadable disc error for xbox, playstation, and pc duration. How to extract a stuck disc from your xbox one or xbox one. If they are thick enough or deep enough they will reflect the device laser reading the disk. If i hard reset multiple times sometimes it will work. A disc reading issue may be suspected when either the disc reader spins the disc but does not give any output or when the dashboard displays the affirmative message reading when you insert a disc but is followed by the open tray message soon after. Rinse and dry the disc before using the disc repair tool. How do you fix a broken xbox disk not xbox 360 that is broken in the middle. Tutorial on how to fix a cracked game disk duration. I tried the cracked disc trick, and it did not work. How do you fix a broken xbox 360 disk when it says put it in.
First, go to and search for your game using the search bar. The most common xbox one problems, and how to fix them. Theyre also very durable, but accidents can and do. Our experienced staff can repair your xbox one in a fraction of the time the manufacturer could. One of your first steps for fixing an issue with your xbox one used to be. I saw a video on youtube that someone had put together of all the xbox ones failing which was entertaining to watch they also did a ps3 one. If your xbox one still wont read the disc after youve. Once you have rubbed the scratch for 60 seconds, put the disc under the faucet and wash off all of the toothpaste.
If your disk is full of scratches, game stores like gamecrazy have disk repair machines for about 9 bucks. Am i endagering my xbox360 by using a chipped disc. Xbox 360 game disc cracked in the middle microsoft. If your xbox gaming device is in need of repair, schedule an appointment with the technicians at cell phone repair columbus. Cut out a piece that is the size of the crack and place it on the front side of the disk and gently press the tape down.
Take the disc to the sink and hold it under the warm water with one hand while firmly rubbing the disc with two fingers. I know for a fact that the xbox did it because i keep. My halo 3 collectors edition came with a crack in the middle of the disc bad enough to warrant a full exchange, right over the middle of the shiny part. Main hub discussion boards xbox 360 is it possible to return a game that suffers from the cracked middle. Even a small crack in your ps3 game disc will make it unreadable by the consoles laser and therefore unplayable. Simply call us, visit one of our locations, or fill out this free online form to receive a free estimate. If you can see damage in the foil layer of the disk the part that stores the data, the disk is permanently damaged. Otherwise, the product should work to reinforce and secure cracked discs with all the pieces still there. Failing that, nolonars suggestion of installing the disc to your xbox. Look for the region code on the disc or dvd packaging.
In terms of cracked discs, i suck with steelbook cases. Getting a xbox disk scratched is easy, but the hard part is getting it to work again. The fan works, there is no dust inside i have taken it apart and blew it all out, i just went and bought a new power brick. With this howto however, youll learn how to repair an xbox disc and get it running again. Apr 29, 20 if the disc feels very tight then make sure you are pushing down on the center button to relieve the pressure from the disc.
How to fix a scratched xbox 360 disc in 10 easy tips howto. Select games and apps, and then select the games on demand game that doesnt play. For example, if you bought your xbox 360 console in the united states, canada, or a u. Remove the three 3 mm t10 screws securing the hard drive to the xbox. Use a clean soft lint free cloth to dry it once washed. I installed it to the hard drive of my xbox, so that it wont have to spin as much, but is there any way to fix the crack permanently. Run the disc under the tap water, no more is required.
But if you find yourself with a dirty laser lens begging to be cleaned, look no further than cleandr for xbox one. How to fix a cracked playstation 3 game disk our pastimes. If your disk has a lot of scratches then definitely it will not work. A week ago i kept messing with it and noticed when i insert a disc if i hold onto it as the xbox tries to pull it in for just a second and then let go it somehow resets the laser and works every single time. Dvd talk archive whats the best way to repair a cracked dvd. In this tutorial, we learn how to use a no cd crack to play pc games without a disc.
For information about disc formats and regions, see supported regions, formats, and discs. What you do is go to a little mom and pop video rental store and rent your game. May 03, 2010 the special case actually cracked the one game disc a little, a little crack around the center. To prove it, here is an awesomely sad compilation of xbox one owners having the issue. How to fix ps3 cracked game disc in middle the middle area of any ps3 game disc is prone to getting cracked.
At cpr in columbus, we fix all of the most common xbox game console issues including the red ring of death, malfunctioning disk drives, broken fans, and much more. There is one screw on the rear left side of the hard drive that is only visible when the ide ribbon cable is lifted up. Compact discs cds are a convenient and inexpensive way to store music, photos, data and other media. I have researched this for hours and still nothing. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without. If you only pull on the outer part of the disc, then yes you will be more likely to crack the disc. After this method, try putting the game disc in your console and see if it fixed the issue. How do you fix a broken xbox 360 disk when it says put. Peel the little sticker if the have one off of the rental disk. Lift the tab with a pen or equal and pull the tray out. Being an xbox one user, you may have experienced errors while trying to play discs.
If it doesnt work at first, leave the disk in and turn the system off and turn it back on with the disk still in it. Or an alternative where i dont have to rebuy the game. Jan 03, 2012 i would suggest contacting xbox support by phone they can instruct you on how to get the disc replaced through the disc replacement program. The hub for the first film was very tight, but ive no idea at what point the damage to the discs was done. How to fix a perfect circle scratch on an xbox 360 game. How to fix your scratched xbox 360 disc easytoothpaste only duration. How to fix a scratched xbox game using a disc repair tool purchase a disc scratch repair tool. Theres a simple fix for minor cracks and scratches, but be warned that these solutions may not work if the damage is too severe.
Spray the included cleaner fluid onto the read side of the disc. Call of duty black ops 2 has a small crack in the middle. It still plays fine, but im worried that it might get worse, rendering the disk unplayable. Exe patch from the file archive to the game directory. I ended up contacting microsoft to have my box repaired. Best way to fix a cracked disc please the tech game. Both discs had horrible cracks at the center, and a small chip had actually fallen out of one. Select the games on demand game, and then select delete. All you need to do is go down to your local video game store or rental store like gamestop, eb games or a similar place and ask for a disk. Original xbox dirty or damaged disc error may 2006 forums. I have not tried them because my cracked disc is missing pieces from the center ring and may be even beyond this toe of repair. If youve accidentally jiggled your xbox while a game was playing or maybe your pet did, you might experience the perfect ring scratches or a laser burn. Think i can get them to fix my xbox and replace my discs. All dvd drives listed are compatible with all versions of xbox console 1.
This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption. Discs in any optical disk player cd, dvd, bluray spin at a very high. Mar 31, 2020 the most common xbox one problems, and how to fix them. In most electronic stores you can buy this hardware that called disc repair tools. It beeps by itself even its the touch ribbon disconnected. Oct 27, 2015 how do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc. When drying use a microfiber cloth and the same straight lines as before. A crack near the center hole of the disk that doesnt reach the data area may also be repairable. It is so you dont have to put the disc in or anything like.
Theres nothing that can ruin a perfectly good time quite like the dreaded perfect circle scratch which certain microsoft xbox 360 consoles can give to games that are loaded improperly. This is because it has the most strain placed because the disc drive spindle catches it and also it is used when putting the game back into the case. What do you do if you xbox says please put disc into an xbox 360. Xbox one wont load game disc if the issue is with your computer or a laptop you should try using reimage plus which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files.
Move in straight lines from the center towards the edge, not along the radius. Im going to go fix my other ring damaged disk in a bit, now that i know this actually works. My parents are divorced, and so i have an xbox at both houses and just transfer the hard drive, but at the place im at now the soulcalibur iv disk suddenly isnt working. Ignore all the advice which tells you to use toothpaste, an eraser or even crazier substances.
How to use a no cd crack to play pc games without a disc. Uh oh how to extract a stuck disc from your xbox one or xbox one s it does happen, but hold on before you grab the screwdriver, theres an easier way. There have been hundreds of reports of users hearing a grinding noise when they place a disc into their brand new xbox one video game consoles. I have three cracks in the middle will it work then. Now im afraid to put other games into the xbox, and managed to get someone to lend me halo 3 so i could copy it and play it for now using the cracked disc. Blurays hold a lot more information than standard dvd discs, but that doesnt make them any less fragile. I dont know how it happened but not long ago my guitar hero iii disk cracked at the very middle of the disk in 2 places right next to each other and go until the end of the xbox 360 ring around. Jan 22, 2020 if the installation process has stopped at 0% and you are looking for a way on how to fix xbox one installation stopped, this tutorial is the first thing you need to consider. In between these two messages, no disc output is available. I know that issues with new hardware is never going to be avoided and this time round its probably compounded by the use of social media but the rates seem fairly high for this generation. If your gta v game disc is still operational on your xbox even if it has a crack in the. Black ops ii on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled game disc has small crack in center.
You can go to gamestop and buy the disk skip fixer, but it will not fix the perfect. If your disk is cracked or has holes in it, then obviously this will not work. It hasnt made it to the holographic 360 symbols yet, but i think it is getting worse when its spinning. Mar 24, 2006 the problem was that my xbox had a thompson dvd drive in it, and these are known to suck. Whatever the reason behind the issue, the subsequent segment deals with how to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 so that you can go along with the repair yourself by following the simple, stepbystep guidelines laid out below.
Xbox one disc drive repair game console repair ubreakifix. Hopefully all of this information helps to prevent further disc cracking. If the label is peeling off of the disc or if there are physical cracks, you wont be able to fix them. Stop by today to see how we can prevent future disc. How do you fix a broken xbox 360 disk when it says put it. There is a product called a save disc that is attached to the middle. Instructions how to repair a cracked video game cd. Run a wider piece over the the tapes applied just in case. Xbox 360 game disc cracked in the middle so today i was playing my game and when i was finished i noticed that my game disc has a small crack in the middle of the disc no crack on the data, just on the plastic and the game still works. If your xbox one wont read discs, you cant just point your fingers at the consoles maker anymore.