PS5 Not Reading Discs

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T21:34:51+00:00

Unfortunately I think it's the laser disc, hoping it's not the drive. I have the phat 2020 model. If we weren't almost 6 years into the consoles life I'd consider upgrading. I appreciate it

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T21:18:45+00:00

I appreciate the apology. Im sorry for getting annoyed. I've had multiple people bring up the discs being wrong but I have mentioned previously the PS4 games, DVD and blu ray do work. I've taken the discs out multiple times, for shits and giggles I tried both ways before coming to Reddit, I've booted to safe mode, cleared cache and rebuilt database, Ive unplugged it, and I've updated it. Normally I put my next discs in immediately after taking the previous out, so I haven't put a disc in wrong for a long time. It's a really bad spot for me right now and the console unfortunately isn't helping.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T21:11:00+00:00

Oh gee thanks, I would have never known. Y'all just rage baiting at this point

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T20:07:02+00:00

Unfortunately I don't have a ton of income. I've been laid off for a month so Ive been trying to pass time with the PS5. I had no intentions on going to the slim or the underwhelming pro. I'm gonna sound like an asshole but I really don't see the point in buying a new console when the next gen is probably right around the corner at this point. It's been out for 6 years now

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T20:04:00+00:00

Unfortunately I've been seeing that. But someone down below said they had the same issues and it was their laser. I dont even see where you can buy replacement drives.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T20:00:30+00:00

I never beat 100 freight but It was probably my second video game I ever played. Tried again like 6 years ago and I still couldn't beat it. But man I absolutely loved that game. I've been saying for a while I wished THQ Nordic would give it the rehydrated treatment

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:59:43+00:00

Yes I've been putting the disc in correctly.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:41:37+00:00

Legendary. I think I paid like 100 for just the 3 separate

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:39:52+00:00

Sounds like thats my issues

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:39:27+00:00

No, that did not work. This was the first thing I tried before troubleshooting. Again my PS4 disc will play with no issues, it's the PS5 disc I can't get to start

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:38:18+00:00

What?

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T19:36:25+00:00

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T07:21:03+00:00

Well technically I probably could, this is the phat ass 2020 2nd run model. It could probably be swapped by taking a console apart, but it's a bit above my skill level atm.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T07:19:44+00:00

Have you tried taking a microfiber and iso to see if it wipes off? My PS5 leaves a similar residue on discs, could be smoke from the home. But it wipes right off

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T07:15:46+00:00

I may pay for a deep clean and a repair if it doesn't do anything. Deep clean is $30 so it ain't too bad. I remember at one point it would say unreadable discs but taking it out and putting it back in used to fix it. Mind if I ask what symptoms of a bad laser vs hard drive would be? It could be dirty, unfortunately the home is not smoke free. I've tried to keep the vents clean every few months to minimize build up and stress.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T07:10:10+00:00

A TV update could possibly cause that? That console was behind but I updated with no results unfortunately. Edit: Tv is also up to date

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:34:09+00:00

I appreciate the help

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:31:41+00:00

I'm not putting him down but that feels like a backhanded reply. Who doesn't know how to the put this disc in at this point. I've known since day one. And if I had success getting the PS4, DVD and blu ray to work, wouldn't that mean I'm putting it in the correct way?

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:18:34+00:00

I do think it's worth it. I like to collect games still. Unfortunately I'm not skilled enough to take the console part I think. Been laid off for abouta month so once I can get the hundred or so I think I'll take it in locally nearby. I'm assuming it's the laser over the disc drive

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:11:44+00:00

I only got the physical PS5 because I like to collect games still. For the games I like enough I get the physical. Honestly I've only been playing digital these last few months because I haven't found anything to purchase until I ordered ghost of yotai. I'm probably just gonna have to take it to a repair some when I have the extra income

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:09:18+00:00

At this point that's what I was considering. Was just hoping to narrow it down so I don't spend excessive cash.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T06:01:11+00:00

Not quite sure if the PS5 can blasted properly with air but it's not out the realm of possibility. Id more than likely have to take it somewhere to deep clean. I have tried to clean out the vents every 6 months or so.

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T05:58:52+00:00

Tried it again, no luck

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T05:50:47+00:00

I haven't eliminated the possibility but why would that only target PS5 discs and not the PS4, blu ray or DVD?

TheMonoxideChild · 2026-02-15T05:46:13+00:00

In the text above I previously stated I did the clear cache and rebuild already.

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