What do I do if my Xbox game is scratched?

Xbox consoles use a laser to gather data from the surface of your Xbox game discs. If your disc is scratched, the laser is refracted and will result in skipping or a failure to play. You can use toothpaste to sand down the plastic around the scratch, allowing the laser to read the disc again.

Can you fix a scratched game disc?

Surface-level scratches can often be fixed using a substance like petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or toothpaste, though deeper scratches are impossible to fix. Keep in mind that any repairs to a scratched disc are usually temporary; you’ll most likely have to replace the disc at some point.

Can a scratched game disc be fixed?

How do you fix scratched games?

5 Ways To Fix A Scratched Video Game Disc

1. Rubbing Alcohol Method: Get a lint free non scratching cloth.
2. Toothpaste Method: Use a small dab of the gritty type of toothpaste.
3. Banana Method: Use a banana that is peeled and cut in half.
4. Skip Scratch Fixer Method:
5. Petroleum Jelly Method:

How do you clean a disc?

Dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth with water. Use straight strokes and wipe the disc (non-labeled side) from the inside rim to the outside rim. Using a dry part of the cloth, repeat step 2 to dry the disc.

How do you make a scratched disc work?

Clean the disc with warm water, soap, and a cloth and then dry it, making sure that no lint is left behind. Squeeze toothpaste onto the disc and rub it on the disc in a straight motion from the center out to the edges. Finally, wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc. It should work now!

How do you clean a Xbox 360 disc?

Rotate the disc and wipe again from the center to the edge. Keep rotating until the entire disc has been wiped. Wipe straight from the center instead of in circles. Wiping in circles around the disc can increase the risk of scratching.

How do you clean a Xbox 360 game disc?

To clean it:

1. Hold the disc by the edges without touching the top or bottom surfaces.
2. Using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth, lightly wipe from the center of the disc outward. Do not use solvents to clean the disc.
3. Load the disc into your console and see if it plays.

Is it possible to fix a scratched game disc?

What does the code CE 30005 8 mean?

Cannot start the application CE-30005-8 means that either the game’s disc is corrupt or your PS4 console “thinks” that its hard disk drive is corrupt (e.g., if a PS4 update is installing and you try to install a game through the disc, then it may show the error at hand).