Abstract: The invention disclosed is a system and method for detecting faulty media in a media player. The system comprises a sensor or group of sensors to scan the media disc while it is loaded into the media player and while it is being played. If a physical anomaly of the media disc is detected, the media player ejects the media disc. The method includes the steps of scanning the media disc while it is being loaded into the media player. The method further includes the step of scanning the media disc while it is being played. If the scanning detects a physical anomaly of the media disc, the media disc is ejected. This system and method protects the media player from being jammed or damaged by faulty discs that a user attempts to insert and play, thus reducing the expense associated with repairing damaged media players.