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Why does my Xbox 360 scratch my discs?

Why does my Xbox 360 scratch my discs?

Large circular scratches on a game disc are caused when the console is bumped or moved while in use. To avoid this being accidentally done in the future, you might want to consider horizontal placement of the console if you are not already doing so.

Does Xbox scratch disks?

The initial suit said that “the Xbox optical disc drive is unable to withstand even the smallest of vibrations, and that during normal game playing conditions discs spin out of control and crash into internal components, resulting in scratched discs that are rendered permanently unplayable.”

Do all discs get scratched?

Discs are very fragile and can get scratched easily, and while it usually happens more often to younger and careless gamers, even the most cared and protected discs can get a few scratches because even the game console itself can accidentally scratch a disc while reading it. It is possible to fix a scratched disc.

Is the Xbox 360 Slim the best?

Overall, we do like the Xbox 360 Slim. It has its missing components (game, HDMI cable) and funky PlayStation 3-like shell, but it’s a more efficient machine than previous Xbox 360 models. And no more “red ring of death” either. It’s not perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction.

What do you do if your Xbox 360 disc 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.

What is the difference between Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Slim?

The Xbox 360 Slim is several inches smaller and thinner than either the Elite 360 or the Arcade. 360 Slim features larger venting areas along the sides. This is to prevent the infamous overheating/Red Ring of Death problems. The 360 Slim has one large fan instead of two small ones.

Why is my Xbox 360 not reading discs?

The major contributing factor to a disc read error is a dirty optical lens (the one that your Xbox 360 laser passes through to read the disc itself). If there is dirt or dust on the laser lens, your system will eventually fail to read the game disc.