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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 12:59:27 pm »

To me, it sounds like the data on the disc itself is corrupted.  It's an inherent danger, especially when storing media in temperature extremes.  Games at flea markets or that people had boxed up in their garage experience large temperature variations and are exposed to various amounts of moisture as the temperature fluctuates. 

Not saying this is the case with your particular game, but those temp extremes cause the adhesive that holds to two halves of the disc together to losen, allowing moisture and air inside.  This reacts with the aluminum layer that contains the data and virtually destroys it.   

Good point! I'm willing to accept the loss. It was only $1.00 from a thrift store.  I learned a lot from this thread. So I appreciate all of your help. 

No problem! If you need any more help keep posting, Chances are great someone on here will know the answer. Also welcome to the forums!

Thank you for the support and welcome! I love this place so much! 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 12:18:44 pm »

To me, it sounds like the data on the disc itself is corrupted.  It's an inherent danger, especially when storing media in temperature extremes.  Games at flea markets or that people had boxed up in their garage experience large temperature variations and are exposed to various amounts of moisture as the temperature fluctuates. 

Not saying this is the case with your particular game, but those temp extremes cause the adhesive that holds to two halves of the disc together to losen, allowing moisture and air inside.  This reacts with the aluminum layer that contains the data and virtually destroys it.   

Good point! I'm willing to accept the loss. It was only $1.00 from a thrift store.  I learned a lot from this thread. So I appreciate all of your help. 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 11:51:57 am »

Weird.  Does the disc spin up at all?  If it does and there are no holes or scratches that you can see, then I would say you are looking at a case of disc rot.

This disk spins a little and sounds like it wants to read but stalls for an infinite amount of time.

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 11:50:46 am »

I have never specifically worked with psp discs so can anyone confirm where the extent of the data is on the disc? The reason I ask Is I see 2 spots, Very small mind you, on the bottom of the inner metal ring that appear to have the data layer removed. If any data actually is store in those spots that can be why, but I doubt that data extends that far because the data usually stops at the bar codes.

As for the tooth paste method I cannot specifically recommend any brand (Ive only done it a few times with whatever generic tooth paste my GF had) but you can just Google it. but I am unsure If it will help or not with no visible scratches. BTW I guess I lied about non-gritty toothpaste according to the article below.

http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-a-CD-With-Toothpaste

Thank you very much! I see those spots now. Thanks for point that out.  At this point, I'm down to do the toothpaste method. I have nothing left to lose.

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 10:40:50 am »

I've actually seen this happen so try this.  Does the little metal center of the disc fit snug and flush?  It shouldn't turn at all on it's own, independent of the disc itself. 

If this little metal center becomes crooked, dislodged or loose, the disc itself will fail to spin.  I've had this happen before and after realigning the disc and center hub, it worked like a charm.

Interesting....Everything is snug and fit and flush and it doesn't move. It's very bizarre.

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: March 02, 2016, 10:35:47 am »

well it always sucks having to throw out any game but it happens sometimes.

one last dumb thing I can ask. is it overly scratched on the bottom of the disc? you might be able to buff it out or try the tooth paste method.

the tooth paste method is using NON-GRITTY straight white toothpaste and rubbing it all over the bottom of the disc then rinsing it off. don't scrub it clean because it is supposed to leave some paste in the scratches. this method should tell you if it is just scratches and if it works you will only need to buff it to fix it.

Well, its not scratched at all. See photo below. That is what is weird. Unless there are scratches that I can't see with my eye.



Since the disk is so small what should I buff out the scratches with if there was any. It certainly can't fit in the Skip Dr. I don't want to put the toothpaste on it, if it's not necessary you know?

Also, let me know what brand toothpaste you recommend. Since all toothpaste has micro sharp plastic in it, I don't want to buy the wrong thing. Thanks for the continuous problem solving 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: February 29, 2016, 11:36:31 pm »

Did it work when it was taped together? or did you not test it? If it did work when taped then you may have inadvertently damaged it swapping cases. if it worked an a different psp then it is most likely laser issues or firmware issues.

The first thing that always comes to mind for me when a disc does not work is that their is a pin hole in the label. hold the disc up to a light source label side toward the light and see if you can see any light is peaking through on the other side (bottom of the disc). if you do the data layer of that disc is ruined and it is impossible to fix (trust me I have tried).

I didn't risk trying it when I saw it had the tape on it. It looked really risky. Maybe I should have tried it. So, I did what you said. I held the disc up to a good light source and I found no holes. I went a step further and tested the game in my girlfriend's PSP Slim and it still did not load. So, I have ruled out that it is the PSP and sadly it is going to the disc graveyard. 

Thanks for the tip and the help. I greatly appreciate it. 

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Site Feedback / Re: Registration Issue

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:12:44 pm »

Update:

I guess it got fixed!  My friend was able to register properly now. Thank you all for your help.

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:11:21 pm »

It's probably not something you can fix.. :/

Any idea to what could cause this? Firmware compatibility maybe? The game is Untold Legends

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Hardware and Tech / PSP Game Disk Not Working

« on: February 28, 2016, 10:31:59 pm »

 I bought a PSP game that had the shell taped to it to keep the disc protected.

Then, I bought a replacement PSP game shell that fits the game properly and snaps snug. When I went to test the game with the new shell. The game still did not read. I cleaned the disk and I tried taking out the UMD plastic clear cover and having the game just be in the new shell. The game still does not read in my PSP.

All my other games work, so I ruled out the PSP being the issue.

I tried looking this up online but  I haven't found anything useful. Can any of you fine folks help me understand what's going on please? Thanks in advance for your replies. 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: PSP Recommendations

« on: February 28, 2016, 10:26:34 pm »

Anyone still looking to buy a PSP. I saw one in my local area. I need to find out the model. PM if interested

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Site Feedback / Re: Registration Issue

« on: February 15, 2016, 07:30:43 pm »

So, he tried registering again and it sent the confirmation email and it shows him this.



He did this from his computer as well and received the same message.

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Site Feedback / Re: Registration Issue

« on: February 15, 2016, 06:54:54 pm »

Did he try having it re-send the e-mail? that or did he look through his spam folder. those are 2 possibilities. I have no idea with the server error though.

I told him to look through his spam folder. I asked him just now about the server issues and I'm going to have him try the resend. Thanks for your help thus far.

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Site Feedback / Registration Issue

« on: February 15, 2016, 06:35:50 pm »

My friend is trying to register for vgcollect.He says that when he tried to sign up ,it never gave him a confirmation email. He also said there is a server error. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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General / Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds

« on: February 02, 2016, 04:37:47 pm »

Decided to go out on a mini game hunt around town and hit local game stores and thrift stores and found some deals.

Best Buy had a sale for some games for only $11.
PS4
- Saints Row 4
- Batman Arkham Knight
XBone
- Saints Row 4

PSP
Found these at a Goodwill for $3 each.
- Resistance: Retribution
- Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
- Tekken 6

NDS
Found these at a Salvation Army for cheap.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 ($2)
- Tomb Raider Underworld ($3)

GB
My best find was at a local used game store. They had a bunch of CIB gameboy games for $5 a piece.
The clerk also gave me a bunch of Game Boy Manuals for free. 
- Navy Seals (oooo Navy Seals) 
- Adventure Island II
- Killer Instinct
- Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
- Final Fantasy Legend
- Final Fantasy Adventure

I CAN'T BELIEVE you got those GameBoy Games CIB for $5.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn that goes up there with find of the year!!! What state and city do you live in? If you don't mind me asking?