Scratched my MW3 xbox360 CD, can I combine with a copy? - GoFuckYourself.com

mkx · 12-08-2011, 08:31 PM

I moved my xbox360 and my hour old mw3 disc got a circular scratch which I realized after is a common problem when moving the xbox, yes I know stupid move. Anyways, the scratch seems to be in a fixed area half way down the disc. The game loads but gets the disc error before I get to load a game.

Is there anyway I can combine the contents of this disc with the contents of a copied disc so that I can put the unique serial (or whatever xbox uses to know if its a copy or not) onto the copy?

Maybe like open both files in text editor and replace the first and last 1000 or so lines of the copy disc contents with that of the original disc contents?

iMind · 12-08-2011, 08:55 PM

no nothing will work.

You can either buff it out with toothpaste and water, or order a replacement disk for $20 from Microsoft.

mkx · 12-08-2011, 09:03 PM

Just saw some videos about the polishing. Ill try the toothpaste with a dremel. So Microsoft only charges $20 for a replacement? I heard they are a complete scam as far as these disc failures go

Jakez · 12-08-2011, 09:04 PM

Throw it in the garbage and buy Battlfield 3.

Sorry, every COD thread has to have BF3 mentioned, it's in the rules.

19teenporn · 12-08-2011, 09:09 PM

Go get a new one dude..

It's just 60 bucks!!!

What's done is done.

alias · 12-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Buy a new one and return the old one in the new packaging as defective, then power up because you just hacked life.

Jakez · 12-08-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alias

Buy a new one and return the old one in the new packaging as defective, then power up because you just hacked life.

You can carefully open the shrinkwrap on one side of a dvd case with a razor blade, slide the shrinkwrap down to the bottom, and then pop that end open, remove the disk, throw a blank cd or something in there, seal it back up with a glue stick, return.

Idk how I know that.

raymor · 12-08-2011, 10:33 PM

It could be done, but ordering a replacement disk is a lot simpler and more reliable. Earlier today I had a piece of sample plastic I tested there different toothpastes on, as well as Meguir's plastic polish. I wish I could find it now because some are definitely better than others. As I recall, the cheap Aim brand was best. You don't want "extra whitening" or similar because those have a much more aggressive abrasive.

Btw after seeing what the extra whitening did to plastic, I'll never again put it on my teeth. I don't really want to grind away at my tooth enamel.

raymor · 12-08-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakez

You can carefully open the shrinkwrap on one side of a dvd case with a razor blade, slide the shrinkwrap down to the bottom, and then pop that end open, remove the disk, throw a blank cd or something in there, seal it back up with a glue stick, return.

Idk how I know that.

I did something like that when I was a teenager.

Simpler just skip the middle steps and steal it from someone after they buy it instead of switching it just before they buy it.

Spunky · 12-08-2011, 10:37 PM

Give the box a kick to smarten it up

flashfire · 12-09-2011, 01:10 AM

rent or borrow a copy and install it to the hard drive...then put in your scratched one whenever you start it up. If the game is on the HD it just checks that you have the original disc and then loads from the HD

SmutHammer · 12-09-2011, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashfire

rent or borrow a copy and install it to the hard drive...then put in your scratched one whenever you start it up. If the game is on the HD it just checks that you have the original disc and then loads from the HD

Thats what I was gonna put

marlboroack · 12-09-2011, 01:24 AM

Why don't you just get a new one from like walmart and place the fucked up one back and return it. That's what i normal person would do.

12-08-2011, 08:31 PM	#1
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Scratched my MW3 xbox360 CD, can I combine with a copy? I moved my xbox360 and my hour old mw3 disc got a circular scratch which I realized after is a common problem when moving the xbox, yes I know stupid move. Anyways, the scratch seems to be in a fixed area half way down the disc. The game loads but gets the disc error before I get to load a game. Is there anyway I can combine the contents of this disc with the contents of a copied disc so that I can put the unique serial (or whatever xbox uses to know if its a copy or not) onto the copy? Maybe like open both files in text editor and replace the first and last 1000 or so lines of the copy disc contents with that of the original disc contents?

12-08-2011, 09:04 PM	#4
Jakez Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oddfuturewolfgangkillthemall!!!!!!! Posts: 5,656	Throw it in the garbage and buy Battlfield 3. Sorry, every COD thread has to have BF3 mentioned, it's in the rules. __________________ [email protected] - jakezdumb - 573689400 Killuminati

12-08-2011, 09:14 PM	#6
alias aliasx Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 19,010	Buy a new one and return the old one in the new packaging as defective, then power up because you just hacked life. __________________ https://porncorporation.com

12-08-2011, 10:33 PM	#8
raymor Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,745	It could be done, but ordering a replacement disk is a lot simpler and more reliable. Earlier today I had a piece of sample plastic I tested there different toothpastes on, as well as Meguir's plastic polish. I wish I could find it now because some are definitely better than others. As I recall, the cheap Aim brand was best. You don't want "extra whitening" or similar because those have a much more aggressive abrasive. Btw after seeing what the extra whitening did to plastic, I'll never again put it on my teeth. I don't really want to grind away at my tooth enamel. __________________ For historical display only. This information is not current: support@bettercgi.com ICQ 7208627 Strongbox - The next generation in site security Throttlebox - The next generation in bandwidth control Clonebox - Backup and disaster recovery on steroids

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12-08-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
iMind Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 937	no nothing will work. You can either buff it out with toothpaste and water, or order a replacement disk for $20 from Microsoft.

12-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#3
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Just saw some videos about the polishing. Ill try the toothpaste with a dremel. So Microsoft only charges $20 for a replacement? I heard they are a complete scam as far as these disc failures go

12-08-2011, 09:09 PM	#5
19teenporn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: En la reverendisima concha de tu madre! Posts: 3,034	Go get a new one dude.. It's just 60 bucks!!! What's done is done.

12-09-2011, 01:10 AM	#11
flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	rent or borrow a copy and install it to the hard drive...then put in your scratched one whenever you start it up. If the game is on the HD it just checks that you have the original disc and then loads from the HD

12-09-2011, 01:24 AM	#13
marlboroack So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ☣ Posts: 9,327	Why don't you just get a new one from like walmart and place the fucked up one back and return it. That's what i normal person would do.