Scratched Disks

So, if it's just that one game, It sounds like the disk is scratched. Are there any scratches on the disk?

[quote user="Endgamez"]

The only thing these arguments ever prove is the stupidity of the participants.

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End of discussion.

Someone has to correct him or others will believe what he posts. but I can't be asked to keep with his nonsense. Ban him for good and things can go back to normal

[quote user="NanoTechSoldier"]Plus, those resurfacing machines, leave microscopic scratches on the disc surface[/quote]The point of resurfacing a disc is to make it possible for the laser diode and lens to read the data on the disc. As long as enough light
from the laser diode can get past any surface anomalies and enough of that light is reflected back to the reading mechanism, it's fine. It's better than having the scratch that stops it from being usable in the first place.



It's like having glasses. If there's dust on the lens it doesn't automatically stop all light getting through the lens to focus on the retina.[quote user="I Dashboard It"]Really? I never knew that, I'm so glad I've never had to re-surface a disc[/quote]And
this is why I correct certain people's misinformation.



Bottom line, if a disc is at the point where it isn't working you can't make it worse by resurfacing it. As long as the scratch hasn't hit the data layer on the disc (it's actually near the disc label side), it's worth a shot.

Plus, those resurfacing machines, leave microscopic scratches on the disc surface (To take the Visible Scratch out) & the Optical Drive, can pick them up with the Laser Diode reflecting off the disc etc..