As you dry, avoid using circular strokes and instead wipe from the center of the disc to the outside or you might scratch it more. Rub the sanitizer into the disc using the doublelayer tissue and two. Lot of 23 microsoft xbox 360 discs broken scratched. If your disc drive breaks for whatever reason, gadget fix is available to replace it for an affordable price. Slightly wet paper towel to wipe off your disk from the middle towards the outside.
Thus, they have to be carefully balanced to avoid doing damage. If your gta v game disc is still operational on your xbox even if it has a crack in the center, you can still fix it following the procedures stated in this article with the help of toothpaste, water. A common problem with disc drive lasers is that they sometimes dont return to the spindle in the center, remaining stuck out toward the edge of the disc. The toothpaste will help your cracked game disc to be read easier on your gaming console. Getting a xbox disk scratched is easy, but the hard part is getting it to work again. How to fix a cracked game disc xbox wii playstation youtube. I have a 360 elite that i purchased around the end of last year and i keep mine horizontally and i also install my games and all my games are all. Jun 23, 20 sorry once you open a console and try to fix it yourself you void any remaining warranty and ms will not fix it out of warranty and we do not discus self repair nobody will be able to help you get that issue fixed, your only option now sadly is to buy a new 360. Flashing green center light, disc tray opens back up on its own when i try to close it playing lost odyssey please insert disc 2. Make sure the dvd region matches the region of your xbox 360 console. It is very easy to tell if you have an xbox 360 console, since the words xbox 360 appear on the front of the disc drive tray, which is white on core and arcade consoles, and chrome on pros. Does any one here knows how i could fix my xbox 360. Only problem is i dont know anybody with fifa 14 on xbox 360, and in south africa you cant rent xbox games because dvd rental places dont really. We tested this console and the only thing wrong with it is that we could see is that the disk tray gets stuck.
When you start your xbox 360, your console communicates with the attached tv or monitor. With this howto however, youll learn how to repair an xbox disc and get it running again. Xbox 360 system update stopped issue my issue is that as soon as my xbox is powered on, it immediately goes to a screen that says. Impress your friends with your newfound knowledge on fixing broken cds after watching this video. No idea honestly though, might have to buy a new one for that if it doesnt read the disc anymore, youd think you would have learned how to remove a disc from a case by now. I have a crack in my game disk that starts from the center hole and extends 34 to 1 towards the outside edge. How to hack your xbox 360 completely infizeals blog. You can try if there is a small crack in xbox 360, but if it is broken then visit game console repair shop near you. How to fix your xbox 360 disc reader tech spirited. Now i know of all the diy tricks to try and fix this, but obviously finding someone with the game, installing the game, and then using my disk as a key is less risky and should still work, right. Lot of 23 microsoft xbox 360 discs broken scratched asis for repair.
The xbox 360 console often shows a disc read error when you attempt to play multiple game discs on it over time. Most colors who swear types have at least 40 times important when organizations pour. Ive bought minecraft for xbox 360 three times and if i dont play it for a few. How do you fix a broken xbox 360 disk when it says put it. How can i play an xbox 360 game if the disk is unreadable.
The special case actually cracked the one game disc a little, a little crack around the center. Repairing xbox 360 stuck optical drive ifixit repair guide. 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. Tutorial on how to fix a cracked game disk duration. I would suggest contacting xbox support by phone they can instruct you on how to get the disc replaced through the disc replacement program. Xbox 360 hs become too old to be called the flagship from microsoft anymore, yet there are many things that are quite natural about it. It is there with people around the globe and they love it. Mar 25, 2009 xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested.
Xbox 360 laser repair the the xbox 360 s disc drive laser is a very delicate piece of equipment. However, doing the install is going to place a lot of strain on the disc, so if its on the verge of failure it may just up and fail at that point. Xbox 360 ghost disc cracked in center arcade chips. Here is a classic example why i dont support microsofts bullshit. Dirt and debris from game discs being played can build up on the disc spindle over time. What you do is go to a little mom and pop video rental store and rent your game. Xbox 360, xbox 1, xblarcade and xblindie as of dashlaunch 3.
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. This guide only demonstrates how to remove the optical drive the xbox 360 is designed so that the dvd drive works only with the particular game console it is installed in. The first step is to remove the hard drive if one is installed. 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. The microsoft game disc replacement program applies only to games published by microsoft and is subject to availability. For example, if you bought your xbox 360 console in the united states, canada, or a u. Xbox 360 game disc cracked in the middle microsoft.
Also great to replace your boring black dvd boxes with these bright and colorful ones. When you take your xbox 360 to cpr, you can rest assured that we have the parts, tools, and experience to get the job done right quickly and hasslefree. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to fix the rod red ring of death on your malfunctioning xbox 360. I accidentally broke one of my dads games a year ago, i can fix it now. If it isnt seriously bad you can get a disk cddvd buffer or cleaner that eliminates all the scratches and cleans your game. If youre in need of professional xbox 360 repair services, depend on the experts at cpr.
How to fix your xbox 360s broken dvd disc drive xbox. Theyre also very durable, but accidents can and do. But, to be able to plug it in and enjoy a game today, you will need the drivers. It was a rock band disc with a very small crack through the little hole in the center of the disc. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without. Perfect for replacing scratched, cracked and broken xbox 360 cases and making your collection look new again. Xbox 360 disc drive repair if you hear grinding or clicking noises while your xbox 360 is running, or if the system keeps freezing, these are two common signs of a disc drive failure. How to fix a scratched xbox 360 disc in 10 easy tips howto. 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. 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. How to fix a scratched or damaged disc and unreadable disc error for xbox, playstation, and pc duration. However, there is no need for you to pull your hair out in despair over this problem as fixing your xbox 360 disc reader aint a herculean task and you can easily get your favorite console up and running in no time yourself by paying close attention to the troubleshooting instructions laid out in the following segment. If it is seriously that bad and you think that it may harm your xbox 360, dont bother trying to put it back in it may break your 360. If your disc is scratched, the laser is refracted and will result in skipping or a failure.
This tutorial will show you how to disassemble your dvd disc drive to make the proper repairs. Lift the tab with a pen or equal and pull the tray out. Once there, select the desired storage device option and hit y on the controller. Discs in any optical disk player cd, dvd, bluray spin at a very high rpm. My xbox does not want to read my disc and i do not want to send it to microsoft because i do not have any protection on it so if any one could help please do so thanks. If you need to fix a scratched xbox game, first, rinse the disc with warm water and dry it with a microfiber cloth. Or an alternative where i dont have to rebuy the game. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested toms guide.
Push the button at the front of the hard drive and lift the hard drive up to remove it. Youll need to be able to know how to take apart your xbox and extract the individual disc drive. Call of duty black ops 2 has a small crack in the middle. Replacing a defective dvd drive with a replacement dvd drive does not work, since the replacement has a different dvd drive key, which the game console wont accept. How to fix a perfect circle scratch on an xbox 360 game. However, some tvs dont perform this handshake correctly, so your console might not be configured for best performance. Leave your xbox in the skilled hands of one of our disc drive repair specialists at any of our locations. If the game is published by another company, contact that company for a replacement disc. How to fix your broken xbox one disc drive gamezone. Experience the new generation of games and entertainment with xbox. It hasnt made it to the holographic 360 symbols yet, but i think it is getting worse when its spinning. If your gta v game disc is still operational on your xbox even if it has a crack in the center, you can still fix it following the procedures stated in this article with the help of toothpaste, water, and a clean cloth.
Put the cracked xbox 360 disc down on the cloth face down. 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. 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. If you want to jtag your 360 then youll have to make sure its on dashboard 2. Xbox 360 disc drive repair fix it locally gadget fix. Black xbox 360 console only disk tray stuck reads games. The issue is that there is a magnet inside that gets knocked out of place sometimes. It can read the disc or what game it is, it just doesnt play. If the tray is out all the way disconnect the power.
How to fix your xbox 360s broken dvd disc drive wonderhowto. Spray sanitizer on the side of the disc that has the toothpaste applied to it. While sliding disc trays didnt make the leap to the next generation of consoles, and werent even to be found on the wii or playstation 3, the xbox 360. If your xbox 360 console cannot play a disc, first try using the xbox disc drive solution to resolve the problem. How do i fix a small crack in a xbox 360 disc without getting a new game. Xbox 360 optical drive replacement ifixit repair guide.
This disc is only a year old and this disc cracked from normal use. We have a few xbox consoles that like to do this dont recognize the disc crap at work as well. If your disc wont read or the disc tray becomes stuck, follow these steps. What i did to fix was manually push the disc tray back inside the xbox. Elite models are easily distinguished from others by their black outer case. The xbox 360 has a dvd drive inside for playing game discs. This isnt a fix all, but better than sending in in my opinion. Fixing a cracked game disc depends on the severity of the affected part of the disc. Insert the game into your xbox 360 and then go to game library when it loads.
In this case you need an xbox 360 disc drive repair service. How do you fix a broken xbox 360 disk when it says put it in a xbox 360. Help center detailed answers to any questions you might have. Sep 12, 20 how to fix a cracked xbox 360 disk vcoffeecup. Am i endagering my xbox360 by using a chipped disc. I took it out of the xbox, and it had a crack in the center. Compact discs cds are a convenient and inexpensive way to store music, photos, data and other media. Tapping the top of the xbox while the disc is spinning can knock that magnet back in place. Think i can get them to fix my xbox and replace my discs. Explore consoles, new and old xbox games and accessories to start or add to your collection. Failing that, nolonars suggestion of installing the disc to your xbox 360 s hard drive might also be useful. How to fix an unreadable disc in xbox 360 tech spirited. In terms of cracked discs, i suck with steelbook cases.
To fix this, you can clear out the system cache by following the path my xbox system settings memory. 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. And can i send it in to infinity ward or microsoft to get it repaired for free. Xbox 360 laser repair fix not reading games gadget fix. 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. During this handshake, the display tells your xbox what features are supported. Well have your disc drive fixed with a few days, at which point, well contact you to come pick it up. You can go to gamestop and buy the disk skip fixer, but it will not fix the perfect. Once your game disc is cracked the only way to really fix it is to prevent it from traveling further. These are the same thickness as the standard black dvd boxes that movies come in and the same sizecolor as xbox 360 games come in. Look for the region code on the disc or dvd packaging.
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