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Few of the various methods ...

  1. Step 1 Dampen a clean cotton ball, and gently rub it across the CD to help remove any dirt or grime that may mar the performance of the CD. Move the cotton ball carefully from the center of the CD to its rim. Pat dry with a clean cloth.
  2. Step 2 Spray the CD scratches with glass cleaner, and gently rub with a soft, clean cloth as an alternative method for cleaning. Dip a cloth in water, and wipe the surface to rinse. Pat dry with a dry cloth, and once the CD is clean, proceed to buffing out CD scratches.
  3. Step 3 Use toothpaste to gently buff out CD scratches. Apply a small amount of paste to the affected area, and use a clean, soft rag to buff. Move in a circular motion from the center outward, and continue for several minutes. Remove the toothpaste with a clean cloth. Test the CD, and if it still doesn't play, repeat.
  4. Step 4 Use baking soda to buff out CD scratches. Combine enough water with a tablespoon of baking soda to form a thick paste. Apply to the affected area, and buff using a clean, soft cloth, moving in a circular motion from the center outward. Wipe the baking soda mixture from the CD using a clean cloth, and test the CD. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
  5. Step 5 Use Brasso to clean CD scratches or gently buff them away. Apply a small amount to the CD, and rub from the center of the CD to its rim on the scratch only. Avoid rubbing over any unnecessary areas. Wipe off the Brasso, and test the CD. Repeat if necessary.

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Try updating the firmware... Also, check if any other disc works or not.. If it does, then get the disc which you have inserted is at fault, try to replace it... If that's not possible, try cleaning it by various methods... If all else fails, and you have no other option but to throw that disc, try using toothpaste on it ... It works sometimes..

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You may have to adjust the POT of the GameCube lens... The POT is basically the power and spread the lens uses to read discs... the problem is, over a long period of time, the POT figure drops down, and if it drops too low, you will need to replace the lens.. The machine could still be salvageable, and play games and load them faster than before if you adjust the POT on the machine.. Here is a guide on what is required to open up the machine and do it, if you feel it necessary.... http://modthatcube.pxn-os.com/content/pot.htm

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2007

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Did you try turning the disk over so the label shows on the opposite side. With the Wii you have to put them in upside down it seems.

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2009

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If Wii gives Error reading disc, first step you need to check is to try another disc or clean the exisitng disc. This will confirm that problem is with either Wii or Disc. If the console itself is giving disc read error then it needs to be repaired. You may check out DIY Wii Fix Guide, that will show step by step information to fix the problem yourself. It also gives information on fixing many Wii Related Problems, so its a kind of Wii Problems Reference Fix Guide

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