How to prevent scratched discs

by Christopher Grant { Dec 6th 2005 at 10:00PM }

First they showed us how it happens, part of the laser housing was scratching the disc if the console is moved (that includes bumping) while the disc is spinning. Now Llamma's back to show us how to prevent it. They simply add three foam pads around the spindle and "with the 3 foam rubber pads... in place we now are unable to scratch up the disc. I'm so confident I will insert the real quake 4 disc rather than the demo disc as before."

He proceeds to attempt the same test as before, rotating the 360 while the disc is spinning. Some noise, like before, but then... no scratches! Check out his site for a video and some pointers on where to place the rubber pads. Our suggestion is still to keep your console still while any discs are spinning (this is just insurance).

[Via Hack360]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

GOD @ Dec 6th 2005 10:24PM

Anyone have a clue on how thick the pads are? I didn't see it listed anywhere.

Tuan @ Dec 6th 2005 11:11PM

I would also like to know.

Oozer @ Dec 6th 2005 11:13PM

Wouldn't you have to open up the console to do that? And wouldn't that void your warranty?

RC Nitro Cars @ Dec 7th 2005 5:29AM

Just makes me laugh, all the money that microsoft has put in to the design of this console and they over look at a little fact to do with 3 pads that must cost all of 50 pence.

Nick Spacek @ Dec 7th 2005 10:07AM

Yes, as they say on their page, it obviously voids your warranty as you have to open your 360 to get at the DVD drive.

Heh, this seems like such a great idea and all, but I still probably won't do it until the first time I kill a disc. ;D

Nick

Daniel @ Dec 7th 2005 10:35AM

I get my xbox 360 soon, it better not come like that or I will give it back and wait to they sort the problem out.

Xbox 360 Maniac @ Dec 7th 2005 1:03PM

Having a hard time understanding why it's so hard to not change the console position while a game is inside?

Maybe it's easier for those of us who have it placed in a rack, but I just don't get it.

GOD @ Dec 7th 2005 4:44PM

to Xbox 360 Maniac.

The problem is a lot of people like putting their system vertical, but there is the chance that it could get knocked over. Like if you say have a corded controller (or using the play n charge) and you get a little too excited. That is a pretty big deal if it costs you a $60 game. Not all of us have a "rack" to put our 360 in, probably most people don't.

XBoxLaw @ Jan 4th 2006 10:34AM

I�m going to try to get Microsoft to step up and fix this problem.

If you�ve had a CD or DVD scratched by an XBox360, I�d like to hear from you. You must be 18 or older, permanently reside in the United States and be the actual purchaser of the XBox. You must also have purchased your XBox within the last 90 days.

You can e-mail me at xboxlaw@yahoo.com.

Thanks.