How to Fix Laser Burn. The Easy Way!

Laser Burns on your Blu-Ray Disc or DVD Disk may be the beginning of the end for your games or movies. Due to the nature of the Damage, the Games console or device will have issues when it comes to reading the Data. Can you fix laser burn? We’ve got you covered.

In this guide we will be detailing how Laser Burns are formed, what consoles are more likely to damage your Games and most importantly. Ways in which you can repair the problem.

We will also be talking about various ways in which you can prevent your Games console from burning your game discs.

What is a Laser Burn?

A laser burn is when a Game Disc or any readable data is damaged by the device reading it. The laser gets too hot and too close to the disc and begins to burn the disc leaving a silver like residue.

Laser Burn Blu Ray This residue will not allow the laser to read the data and thus will cause your games to not load, crash or freeze. When it comes to movies it will also cause your movies to stall and skip scenes.

Fix: Get a Repair or Replacement for Your Laser burnt Disc.

If your games console has begun to burn and cause damage to your Game Disc then it may indicate a fault with your games console. Is the console still under warranty? We suggest to seek a repair or replacement.

When you ignore this fault it will cause you more damage replacing games than the hassle of simply sourcing an exchange.

Which Games Consoles are Likely to Burn Discs?

All consoles sadly have the ability to Burn your discs if you’re not showing them the proper care and treatment they deserve.

The 360 Was Known for Laser Burning Discs.

The most known issue with laser burns was with the XBox 360 Console. The majority of users reported if your console was stood up then the slightest knock would cause the disc to grind and burn.

Sadly this was not covered by warranty’s and many gamers everywhere were unhappy to find they had to source an additional copy of their damaged games.

How To Avoid Laser Burns.

It’s imperative that to reduce risk of Laser Burn. Follow these steps.

1: Ensure that your console is laying flat. We get it – Its cool to have your console vertical however it is not worth the risk. If your console falls then not only may this cause damage to your console. But you risk damaging the disk or worse getting it trapped inside.

2: Ensure your console is on a sturdy surface. If your console is on a surface which wobbles or is unstable then you’re asking for trouble.

3: Clean your console regularly. We’ve got some featured guides on cleaning your Games consoles so be sure to check them out.

How to Fix Laser Burn on Discs.

Sadly if the damage of the burn is too intense then it maybe possible that your disc is not repairable. But we’re going to show you the best way to removing a laser burn.

The bad news is there isn’t a sure way to repair the issue within your house unless your equipped. We’ve only ever had success by using a Disc Repair Machine.

Guide : Get a Refund for a Laser Burn Game Today!

These are industrial machines which are created and designed to buff out and repair all discs. This includes scratches, cuts, burns and more. However these disc machines are expensive and may not be affordable. Especially if you’re just looking to repair one or two games.

Your closest games retailer should have a Disc Repair service available. However you may find that they may tell you it’s not possible to repair a laser burnt disc.

Visit your Local Retailer today.

Guide : Visit your Retailer for a Replacement Disc.

If you take enough layers of the disc then you may be able to return the disc to a state in which it is now readable.

Retailers that feature this service within the UK are GAME and CEX. Total Disc Repair also issue a statement declaring that Laser Burn is fixable with their machines. Give it a shot!

Purchased a Game with a Laser Burn?

If you’ve just picked up your game and you’re having problems with it not loading. If you have identified that your disc is laser burnt. That’s a bummer if you are sure you have not caused the damage here’s what you need to do.

We highly recommend you to re-visit the retailer or simply ask for a replacement or refund.

Fix: If you got Proof of Purchase they will replace a damaged disc.

If you’ve purchased a pre-owned game it’s always best to check the condition of the disc before purchasing. This way you will be aware of any issues the disc may have.

CEX – although their a second hand retailer do give customers the 2 year warranty which protects them and yourselves against issues like this.

What Machines can Repair Laser Burn?

Disc-Go-Devil Repair Machine

This little bundle of fun is a small box which sits on any flat surface. You have two liquids which feed into the machine. A cleaning solution and then water to smooth the process out.

You can purchase one for Amazon however last time I checked they have a juicy retail value of £300+.

If you’re interested in cleaning your discs it may be a worthy investment. Each machine comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty and TDR (Total Disc Repair) have a stellar customer service team.

Eco-Pro 2

Another similar machine to the one above. You need additional liquids to aid the machine however the Eco Pro 2 comes with various different features depending on what kind of disc you are cleaning.

However these machines are a bit more heavy hitting on the wallet as you must buy them directly from the manufacturer and the advertised price is over £900 ex vat.

Blu-Ray Scratch Resistant Disks

Although unlikely – Blu-Ray discs are still able to be burnt. Not only that some users have warned that their Blu-ray disks have a form of disk rot within them.

Scratch Resistent Blu-Ray However the process still applies if you have a Blu-ray disk. You just may find that the cost of repairing it may out weight the option to simply purchase another.

The current consoles that use Blu-Ray Discs are Playstation 4’s Playstation 3’s. XBox One’s and the WII-U. Obviously Blu-Ray Movies are also included in this.