My Office for Mac 2008 disk has a scratch in the paper on the top.  When I load it in my MacBook Pro the drive makes a low pitched beep?  Can I repair the surface ( the bottom is fine and it is not cracked).  Are there any other options.

I have a 2009 MacBook Pro which has been working fine.  Had to reformat HD and reload software.  Am using Mountain Lion which MS said supports Office Mac 2008.  When loading it the drive ran then began making a low frequency beep, then ejected the disk.  Upon inspection I see a scratch in the paper on the top of the disk, but there is no crack and the bottom surface is clean without scratches.
I assume this problem is from this damage.  If so what can I do to repair it so it will work in the drive.
If not what else would cause this problem.  Thanks for you help. Emom6

DVD drives read the bottom of the disk, not the top. Smooth out the paper & try again.

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