Do Wii games work if scratched?
The Wii is notoriously finicky about scratches, but if they’re light and shallow you’ll probably be fine (if not, getting a disc resurfaced is pretty cheap generally).
How do you get scratches off of a game disc?
Clean the disc with warm water, soap, and a cloth and then dry it, making sure that no lint is left behind. Squeeze toothpaste onto the disc and rub it on the disc in a straight motion from the center out to the edges. Finally, wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc. It should work now!
Why is my Wii disc not reading?
The “Wii Unable To Read Disc” error is shown whenever the console is facing problems while reading a disc and it occurs mostly due to the disc being dirty, damaged or stained. It can also be caused due to an issue with the Laser Lens which is responsible for reading the data on discs.
How do you fix a scratched disk without toothpaste?
Rub a small amount of a product such as Vaseline into the scratch. Let sit for 60 seconds. Next gently rub the Vaseline off of disc by using an inward to outward motion in a straight line. Remove as much of the jelly as possible.
Why is my Wii U not reading discs?
Visually inspect the disc(s). If the discs look dirty or damaged, clean them. Sometimes a dirty disc can appear damaged, but just needs to be cleaned. If the disc plays without error, please continue to use your Wii U as normal.
How do you clean a Wii disc?
Complete these steps
- Dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth with water.
- Use straight strokes and wipe the disc (non-labeled side) from the inside rim to the outside rim.
- Using a dry part of the cloth, repeat step 2 to dry the disc.
Does toothpaste Clean game discs?
First, squeeze a moderate amount of toothpaste (a little more than you’d place onto your toothbrush) and evenly rub it onto the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge. (Remember what we said about forgoing circular wiping motions?).