HD Loader problem

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I purchased a hdd and a copy of hd loader in a bundle package however when I insert the hd loader disc I get a disc read error. All my ps2 games work flawlessly no problem boting ever so I dont think its the laser. I did notice like right in the center of the disc where the hole is thers like some kind of gluey substance on it, could that be causing the problem? I dont kno if the actual disc tries to read from that area or not.