How do you fix scratched Xbox 360 games with toothpaste?

Use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of toothpaste around the underside of the scratched disc. Spread the toothpaste evenly around the entire surface. Wipe the disc clean with a soft, dry cloth. Begin from the inside center of the disc and wipe outward in a straight line to the outside edge of the disc.

How do you fix an unreadable Xbox 360 game?

Xbox 360 game error disc is unreadable

Click the Guide button on the controller.
Navigate to Settings >> System Settings.
Select Memory or Storage.
Highlight any of the storage, and press Y on the controller.
Select Clear System Cache.
Select Yes to confirm.
Turn off your Xbox 360.
Unplug it for at least three minutes.

How do you get scratches out of discs?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.

How do you make a scratched disc work?

How to Fix a Scratched DVD

Clean the disc with a mild soap and warm water.
Dry the disc with a lint-free cloth.
Squeeze toothpaste on the disc.
Rub the toothpaste on the disc in a straight motion (not in a circular motion) from the center to the outer edges.
Wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc.

Can scratched Xbox games still work?

Nope. It only works if your disc drive registers that there is a disc in the drive. Mostly useful if your game disc is scratched to pieces but works enough to at least register that there’s a game in your tray on your console. You still need to keep the disc in your tray to play the game.

How do you fix a scratched Xbox disc?

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. You can also use lip balm to fill in the scratches with wax.