PS5 NOT Reading Disc? Won't Accept/Recognize? [FIXED 2022]

Yes, you will be able to use PS4 discs in PS5 and play them also you will be able to download the digital software purchased from the PlayStation store.

Why won’t my PS5 read discs?

Your PS5 won’t read discs due to the following reasons:

Disc drive may be damaged.
The Disc might be dirty.
Or PS5 Software may not be updated.

How do I fix my PS5 Not Accepting discs?

You can fix PS5 not accepting discs by knowing how to insert the disc properly in PS5.

Here’s how you can do it:

Plug the power cable into your PS5
Now slowly insert your disk into your Standard Edition PS5 and just keep pushing it Slowly and make sure your console is placed horizontally or it won’t read the disc.
Rest you can see in Solution 3.

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Solution 1: Cleaning The Blu-Ray/DVD Disc

The first thing you need to do is check the disc if PS5 Not Accepting Disc is occurring when you insert the disc.

For this you need to do is:

Eject the disc manually by pressing the Eject button on your console
OR you can press the Options button on your DualSenese controller which is on the Home menu which will give you the option to Eject Disc.
Now check the disc carefully for any scratches or smudges underside.
Clean the disc using a clean, soft microfiber cloth.
Insert the Disc back into your console and check if the PS5 Not Accepting Disc is fixed.

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Solution 2: Reboot Your PS5 in Safe Mode to Fix PS5 Not Reading Disc

So, restarting PS5 in safe mode has solved the error for many users. You will not lose your personal data while using this solution.

Just follow the steps:

Turn off your PS5 by pressing the power button on the front panel.
Press and hold the power button until you hear the second beep and will boot in Safe Mode.
Now connect the DualSense Controller and press the PS button on the controller to pair it.
Select Restart PS5 and press X to reboot your console in Safe Mode.
If PS5 boots back into a safe loop then you can check if PS5 Not Accepting Disc is solved.

Solution 3: How to Insert a Disc Into Your PS5?

Sometimes you are inserting the disc in the wrong way which can lead to PS5 Not Accepting Disc.

Here’s how you can do it:

Plug the power cable into your PS5
Now slowly insert your disk into your Standard Edition PS5 and just keep pushing it Slowly
make sure your console is placed horizontally or it won’t read the disc.
And insert that disc that is compatible with PS5 as your console can’t read PS3 or older game discs.

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Solution 4: Reset PS5 to Fix PS5 Not Reading Disc

Resetting PS5 will solve PS5 Not ReadingDisc but it will completely wipe off everything from the console whether it’s a game, save data, and any other content.

So, its best to backup data first on your cloud storage and here’s how you can do it:

Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings, then select Saved Data.
Now choose the type of data you want to backup and click Next.
And PS5 backup will begin.

After backing up your data, now you can reset your PS5:

Go to Settings
Then go to System
Select System Software> Reset Options > Reset Your Console > Reset.
PS5 will restart and you will be directed to the setup process.

Solution 5: Contact PS5 Support

The last way you can sort out the issue is to Contact PS5 Support.

The PS5 not reading disc can be specific to your console and PS5 Support can possibly fix this and if your PS5 is in warranty then it will be fixed easily.

I hope the above solutions helped you fix your PS5 not reading disc.

And if you got any questions just let us know in the comment section. Get Your Playstation DualSense Wireless Controller

4 comments

Tera J says:

January 31, 2022 at 7:21 am

When I go to put a disc into my ps5 it doesn’t accept it and shuts down. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?

1. Salman Mustafa says:
  
  February 8, 2022 at 9:57 am
  
  There are 3 main reasons why Your PS5 won’t read discs:
  Disc drive may be damaged.
  The Disc might be dirty.
  Or PS5 Software may not be updated.
  
  Try cleaning your disc, and try blowing in the disc vent, and if this doesn’t go well, try another disc.
  Also try a reset and if that doesn’t work too, then you need to contact to PS5 support.
  
harun says:

May 12, 2022 at 8:01 pm

why ps5 dnt played ps5 n ps4 cd games, blue ray movies , bt playig only dvd movies

Donald K Grimes says:

May 17, 2022 at 5:04 am

Why does my ps5 turn on automatically when I insert a movie and then not show there’s a movie inserted? I have to eject the disk and re-insert it to show that it’s there. As I’m into movies, I found it disappointing that there is no regular remote control available (as with the ps3 and ps4). The media remote is unnecessary since media apps are included on just about every 4k tv. Why would I bother with the ps5 for this?

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