How to rescue scratched data disc?
Friday, December 15, 2006

Hey, recently I've found a very valuable tip.

You have data DVD that is pretty scratched? Trying to find some ways to get the data back? Well, now you can. Of course it's not 100% effective. But at least, you can try!

First of all, i am just exaggerating posting the picture beside. If your disc look like that, gosh! I have no idea what to do with it.

If the stratch goes along or circular with it, it's probably worse because that's how the disc read. But if the stratch across, basically perpendicular to the data stream, it is less of an issue because the disc only hit it once.

The solution is toothpaste and a paper towel. Put a little toothpaste on it, and buff it out. Don't buff it at a circle in a circular motion, but it back and forth horizontally.

One thing you should remember, do not scratch the other side of the disc, because it is the reflective layer that the laser needs. So, don't ever use a ball point to label your cd or dvd. It can actually damage the layer.

Besides, if you are using older cd or dvd player that is having trouble, try using the newer one Because after a thousand uses, heads aren't as sensitive as the brand new one.

If really won't work, you can try skipDR, an advanced Disc Repair System.

Effortlessly fix scratched audio CDs, movie DVDs, game, photo and data discs with the motorized AutoMax disc repair systems. Well, of course, you need to pay for the system!