I have a computer with a CD drive that broke a CD in half. I was installing a GAME when there was a loud snap from the CD drive followed by a grinding noise like a CD getting scratched. I then canceled the installation and EJECTED the CD. The CD was snapped in half and the shinny side had scratches in it.

I am wondering what could have caused this to happen and whether it will happen with other disks. The CD drive was BOUGHT about two years ago.Faulty CD, I hope it hasn't damaged your cdrom too.
BTW, in all the time I've been here I have only seen this problem once before.Thank you for the information, Fed.
I tried another CD in the drive and it is WORKING FINE.

I am surprised it took so long for the CD to break since I have had it longer than the CD drive. :-?
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I have a computer with a CD drive that broke a CD in half. I was installing a game when there was a loud snap from the CD drive followed by a grinding noise like a CD getting scratched. I then canceled the installation and ejected the CD. The CD was snapped in half and the shinny side had scratches in it.

I am wondering what could have caused this to happen and whether it will happen with other disks. The CD drive was bought about two years ago.