Recently, my skate game disk started to crack in the inner ring. One of my dvds is slightly cracked in the inner circle. Small cracks inside inner ring of cd steve hoffman music. 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. Small cracks on inner circle of xbox 360 disc gamespot.
Not that this dvd is an example of a defect for all tdtess dvd, i know that can happen to any dvd. So is it a big deal if the inner ring on the disc has a. As if the red ring of death wasnt already a frequently discussed part of xbox 360 lore that microsoft would rather avoid discussing, bubbling to. With this howto however, youll learn how to repair an xbox disc and get it running again. After an old dvd copy of the castle of cagliostro had its data surface repaired and putting it into my laptops cdr drive playing really well by the way i noticed a couple of very small hairline cracks in the inner circle of the dvd disc. In print, cracked conspicuously copied mad s layouts and style, and even featured a simpleminded, widecheeked mascot named sylvester p. Because weve all suffered red ring of death and had to wrap our console in a towel, of course. Carefully read the xbox instructional manual that came with the xbox video game system for instructions about to use and how to position the xbox console to avoid overheating and other problems. The medium can store any kind of digital data and is widely used for software and other computer files as well as video programs watched using dvd players. Official xbox magazine archives find your inner geek. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested toms guide.
I played all through the first level without issue. Original xbox dirty or damaged disc error may 2006. The problem was that my xbox had a thompson dvd drive in it, and these are known to suck. Some will include all of the screwdrivers you will need as well. Yesterday, while i was taking a game disc out of its jewel case, the inner ring on the disc cracked which i found troubling as i have never had this happen. Both discs had horrible cracks at the center, and a small chip had actually fallen out of one. Flexiwheel, and resurfacing fluid to smooth the surface of damaged discs. Even with whatever this seems to be going on with the inner rings. Official xbox magazine is a monthly video game magazine which started in november 2001 around the launch of the original xbox. My starcraft 1 disc had a small crack going from the inner edge of the disc to the outer edge of the innermost ring. I tried getting it buffered, resurfaced, whatever you want to. I had disasters with the plastic hub of laser discs cracking apart on a handful of used n abused second hand dvds and xbox 360.
If only there were a way to fix this, you know, like the one im posting here in video form. The ring around the centre of the disc contains the data that tells the console player or cd player what the disc is all about. Turn off the xbox console and leave it off for thirty seconds. Dvds offer higher storage capacity than compact discs while. The way cds are burned are from the inside of the cirlce going out. Generally once mine has read a disc, it will start up reliably as long. 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. Of course, it could also melt a bunch of other stuff that wasnt broken. Once the donut ring scratch has been burnt into the disc, it can very frustrating to attempt to get the game working as you every time you attempt to, it gets further and further into the game before rejecting the disc and saying disc unreadable, however it is a very low possibility you can recover disc data from that disc.
If this does not work can anyone suggest something else. How to fix a cracked game disc xbox wii playstation youtube. Okay so some people know that if you have a game inside your xbox while its turned on it and you move your xbox i. Xbox 360 was one of the best consoles of all time and remains home to. Some users have decided to try to fix it themselves by smacking it around a bit. Thus, they have to be carefully balanced to avoid doing damage.
The disc contains digital versions of the content in the magazine and several game demos. The other two are at the front right and left sides of the hard drive. Its not a big cracks but im worried if my cds will ruin over the years. I really mean its inside ring of cd across it actually. It still plays fine, but im worried that it might get worse, rendering the disk unplayable. If your disc is still able to be read, borrow or rent a copy of the disc and install it. Whats up blog patrons i recently acquired an original xbox and as soon as i got it home i plugged it in to test it out and guess what the dvd drive was stuck awesome, i just blew cash on a huge freaking paper weight. Remove the three 3 mm t10 screws securing the hard drive to the xbox. The xbox 360 video game console is subject to a number of technical problems and failures that can render it unusable. Official xbox magazine or oxm for short is a monthly video game magazine which started in november 2001 around the launch of the original xbox. It has been said that the laser reader for xbox has been stronger and can read some really damaged cds. This doesnt mean the xbox insider program is exactly like the regular windows insider program, though. How can i play an xbox 360 game if the disk is unreadable.
I ended up contacting microsoft to have my box repaired. How to fix the ring on xbox 360 games disc youtube. Apparently, there is a gear loose somewhere in the disk drive causing the grinding sound. If you pull it off from the end of the disc repeatedly, you will get cracks in the inner circle. If the disk is completely cracked in pieces, it is not repairable. Once your game disc is cracked the only way to really fix it is to prevent it from traveling further. For a while there was problems with the xbox 360 scratching discs.
Discs in any optical disk player cd, dvd, bluray spin at a very high rpm. Clear inner plastic circle of discs damaged videohelp. Am i endagering my xbox360 by using a chipped disc. These kits typically come packaged with an xbox 360 opener, new thermal paste, new heat sinks, and new washers. While xbox insiders enrolled in both the alpha and beta rings have been receiving windows 10 creators update builds for some time now, microsoft. This is caused by not pushing down the plastic part before removing a disc from its case. Just curious, i have not seen anything mentioned of this here, but i have found cracks along the center spindle hole on the the day the earth stood still dvd.
This whole internet thing is all just an inane cycle of grifts. I just bought a preowned disc and it appears to have some toothpaste trapped on the inside of the ring. Be mindful not to drop the belt inside the xbox, or you may have to take it apart to get it out. Dvd talk archive whats the best way to repair a cracked dvd. Im pricing this at 12 price charting since disc 2 is in good. Our red ring repair emanual is provided so you can open the entire. Ketofa 10 pack genuine replacement square drive belts for xbox. Ignore all the advice which tells you to use toothpaste, an eraser or even crazier substances. I dont really have the cash for a new copy at the moment, so thats out for now. Dvd abbreviation for digital versatile disc or digital video disc is a digital optical disc storage format invented and developed in 1995 and released in late 1996. Check out the full details of the sweepstakes on mixer here.
It falls over etc it leaves a ring around the disc perfect circle. However, many of the issues can be identified by a series of glowing red lights flashing on the face of the console. I have seen forums that have said use a disc repair machine. Performing this fix yourself can be difficult, but can fix most cases of rrod. Even the smallest cracks could alter the diameter of the hole even if its imperceptible to the naked eye and could cause the disc to slip when it is being spun, which in turn will cause disc read errors. Fluid, blue drying cloth, and felt buffing square packed inside the handle of the unit. When this ring is scratched or scuffed or hazy, the disc will not register in the console. Xbox 360 disc scratching investigated, tested by marcus yam 25 march 2009 the xbox 360s hardware failures are a widely publicized fact. To fix it yourself, you will need to open the 360 and remove the. So, the inside ring on my xbox 360 copy of left 4 dead 2 is cracked, and getting worse. As required, these are sbs square type belts for all xbox 360 drives. Basically i knocked someones foot who was next to me, he was asleep n his foot tilted the xbox. As the disc was spinning, it wouldnt hold securely in place and therefore would get scratched.
The ring is on the nonlabelled dataplaying side of the disc, around the centre hole. From now until february 5, xbox fans who win an online headtohead matchup playing madden nfl 18 on xbox, while broadcasting on mixer, will be eligible to win our oneofakind xboxthemed ring. Microsoft details the new xbox insider rings mspoweruser. Its not crack that cut through whole cd, just inner ring. If the solder thats supposed to connect your xbox 360s internal. The only times you need an online connection are for initial setup of xbox one, and to get the latest system and title updates before you start playing some. Xbox 360 disk ring of death problem fixed the tech game. Any time the there is seperation or physical break in the center of the cd will cause not to read.
In fact, you can take the xbox one anywhere and play any discbased xbox one game on it. How to fix a perfect circle scratch on an xbox 360 game. You can unplug the xbox one, flip it over, and give it a few good solid whacks in hopes of realigning the gears. Dvd cracked in the inner ring what can i do to save the. Can i repair a scratched ring around an xbox 360 disc. The xbox 360 video game console is subject to a number of technical problems and failures.
Xbox designs the ultimate football ring for fans xbox wire. However, by the time you get the magazine in the mail, the demos will already be available on xbox live. This has already happened to my bioshock disk too, and after trying to play that again, my 360 started to make grinding noises. The hub for the first film was very tight, but ive no idea at what point the damage to the discs was done. The size of the hole in the disc is very specific and relative to the size of the spindle inside the dvd drive on which it spins. I still used it to play my game and when i was done, the crack had completely reached the outer edge of the disc. The disc was cracked on the inner ring that snaps into the gamecube. The section that is cracked looks like it could clearly break upon just a couple uses. The more you know what you need to know about the new xbox insider program rings the xbox insider program is changing a little to make it easier for fans to join in. Xbox insider program to get its own series of rings. I sincerely hope this was just an honest mistake on the shippers part. Also take the time to ensure the inside of the case is clean, too. Hold the cracked dvd up to a bright light and examine the disk.
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. How to fix a scratched or damaged disc and unreadable disc error for xbox, playstation, and pc duration. What happened was because the xbox 360 didnt have a mechanism to keep the disc in place. Trying to assess the damage, i peeled away any bits of plastic that would come off as a result of the initial crack and ended up with this. How to fix a stuck original xbox dvd drive a gamers. What you need to know about the new xbox insider program rings. Heres how to fix a scratched dvd or cd with toothpaste and other household items. 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. Please contact us below if you have any questions, concerns, or if youd like to work with fyig. Cracked inner ring on 360 games xbox association gamespot. Founded in 1958, cracked proved to be the most durable of the many publications to be launched in the wake of mad magazine.