ps3 cannot copy data from disc

[alexenochs]

the title says it all i have borderlands 1 the game is flawless on the bottom but it refuses to get all the data off the disc it first stopped at 8% i found a finger smudge on the disc and wiped that off now it stops at 45% and there is a slight smudge on the disc but i cant seem to do anything to make everybit of it go away however it cannot possibly be to much to keep it from copying data i know that blurays store the data on the bottom of the disc but could this really be that bad? i take extremely good care of my games and it was actually bought pre owned last month at a yardsale alot with a few other games including 2 that also require data to go on the hdd which i havent tested yet (skyrim and fallout 3 Goty) could someone tell me if they have a simular issue? id really like to hear about it its pretty upsetting that i cant play it as ive beaten no. 2 but barely had any hands on with the first one

[wiggy]

It's entirely possible that a small smudge/scuff could cause read errors. Is it something on the surface, or is it a scratch/scuff?

[alexenochs]

well it seems like it might be oil based what would be something to get it off its smudging all over the disc what do you use to clean your discs in general wiggy? i know your definitely one person id want advice from

[monjici]

My kids put their greasy fingers on all their DVDs. I use simple dish soap to clean them, then rinse througly. Works all the time.

[alexenochs]

yes but what do you use to wipe it off almost anything and everything scratches a disc

[FritzWhite]

yes but what do you use to wipe it off almost anything and everything scratches a disc

Clean, soft cloth

Edit: to elaborate, something designed to clean sunglasses will work well, but no matter what kind of cloth you use, the disc has to be 100% clean. If there is any dust or debris, the disc can be scratched when you wipe it.

[Nacho3]

Blu-ray Discs are pretty difficult to scratch, it is most likely somebody touched it with food on their fingers and it got stuck on there. As was mentioned before, use a soft cloth with some water and it will probably come right off.

[monjici]

yes but what do you use to wipe it off almost anything and everything scratches a disc

Just fingers. Water and soap leaves with the scum.
But I agree with the lense cleaning cloth.

[KalessinDB]

Also, it might take up to 2 weeks to get the info off of the disc.

[Arseen]

Also, it might take up to 2 weeks to get the info off of the disc.

No that was HDD transfer.

[wiggy]

My kids put their greasy fingers on all their DVDs. I use simple dish soap to clean them, then rinse througly. Works all the time.

This.

I'd recommend a 100% cotton cloth/old t-shirt, not paper towels or any synthetics.

[alexenochs]

thanks for all the replies guys i did finally get it to copy the rest of the disc man...really did feel like a 2 weeker einheinders friend was almost right! maybe sometime soon ill take pictures of my collection ive been holding off because i have alot of it put up because..lack of space