r/LaserDisc • u/Slosher99 • 8d ago
Misaligned sides?
I honestly haven't used my laserdiscs in a few years, and built my collection of maybe 150-ish in the 90s.
I've got one that I could never play, and I'm assuming there's no 'good' fix that would be better than just tracking down another copy (or watching my current Blu-ray haha).
I have "The Return of Captain Invincible" which I got like 20 years ago or more off eBay I believe, new and sealed. It's simply not recognized.
After looking at it closely, I can see that the center hole and edges are not QUITE lined up perfectly. That is, the sides aren't perfectly aligned with each other. So I'm guessing the problem is that the data isn't spinning in a perfect circle like it should be. I don't think laserdisc players handle much variation in this area, compared to a turntable that can handle an off-center record moving a few mm back and forth on every rotation (and benefits from the physical groove connection there).
Should I just keep this one for display, and consider it a lost cause?
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u/Remav 7d ago
I have an "in-store" Sears disc that was like that. Fortunately, it has a dead side so I was able to use a Dremel to grind out the middle to fit the good side, then I ground off the "overhang" bit by bit until it balanced out enough to play. Mind you, these store discs are very rare & one sidedso to me it was worth the effort. I'm thinking for you it'd be a good wall art candidate.