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 Recover Your data on a
scratched cd. Tips and Tricks!
Free Computer Help By Mitz
Even
though cd's and dvd's are practically
disposable now, there is always a precious cd you cannot afford to have
damaged. Here are some of my tips to prevent loss of your favorite CD's.
Prevent a scratched CD comes first
Care for your CD's or dvd's by handling and storing them
correctly. Even your sticky fingerprints can damage layers of a cd's
surface. For extra precious cd's you should definitely create a backup
copy of it. If you do this there is no need to read the rest of this article.
Home Repair of your scratched cd's or dvd's
When I have a problem with a cd the first thing I do is try to make a
backup copy of it. It sometimes depends on the quality of your burner
as to whether it can read your disk or not. You should slow down the read and
burning speed so your burned gets an accurate image of the disk. I had lots of
luck with Clone Cd.
The next thing I do is take my disc to my local
video rental place where they restore and polish my cd's for
free because I am a member. Some places charge money, but it won't be much.
The other alternative is to give it a clean yourself. Clean with soapy water and
a soft cloth if it is just dirty. Only wipe from the center of the cd towards
the outer edge. Do not towel dry, leave to air dry, never in the sun.
If there are scratches there are two options on how to
repair CD's.
To polish the scratches out in the CD
1. To polish a cd you should use a soft cloth
with some water and toothpaste. This will work as a mild abrasive. Do not rub
too hard, be gentle, always from the center and out. Make sure you clean all the
toothpaste off by rinsing with water and air drying before testing it in your cd
drive.
To polish the scratches out and then fill them
2. To polish and fill the most common
thing people use is brasso. Follow the instructions on the bottle for safety and
again, be gentle. Wash or polish off and air dry. The best way to save your
disks is definitely prevention. Go and make backups of your
favorite disk right now..It will save you the headache
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