Analysis of the scratched CD/DVD
The scratches are on the bottom of the CD or DVD, you can repair the damage in many cases. The scratch is on the upper side of the data carrier and is a little deeper, is the repair much more difficult.
Damaged CDs and DVDs with toothpaste repair
Treat you paste the data carrier with the tooth, is removed a small part of the polycarbonate protective layer on the disk. The depth of the scratch and the resulting refraction of the laser is reduced.
- If possible, use a pure white toothpaste without colored accessories, as this will complicate the repair.
- You give a bit of toothpaste on the underside of the CD/DVD and RUB them with a kitchen paper. Run always circular motions.
- Let the toothpaste then about a Minute to soak in. Wash the disk thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Dry the CD/DVD with a budget paper. Wait until the disk is completely dry before inserting it back into the Computer.
Professional repair CDs and DVDs
The repair has not helped with the toothpaste, you can resort to professional means:
- Most video stores have special cleaning machines, with which you can deal damage more effectively. A repair will only cost you a few euros.
- You can but a repair kit like the PEARL PE-2944 for about 30 Euro to rise. Also, this Polish your disk.
CD repair with PEARL PE-2944
Is the disk not to repair, we will show you in a further practical tip how to your data with a Tool, save.
