By: Jack Wylde
Submitted: 2010-02-02 09:01:42 | Word Count: 493
There are many ways to damage a disc. Since CDs and DVDs are very sensitive they get easily scratched even if it falls down on the floor and pushed. Music played by the scratched discs is even more painful than having no music at all. If your question is how to fix a scratched CD or DVD then this is where you can find some appropriate answers. The scratched disks can be fixed following simple steps. This may be very useful when you have no chance to replace the CD or DVD.
These are simple steps that can be followed and needs things that are readily available in the market. The three steps to be followed are given in detail.
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Firstly, the CD is cleaned. To do this, a cloth is damped and is used for cleaning. The cleaning is done in patterns starting from the inner parts to the outer parts in straight lines. The circular patterns must not be followed as it might spoil the disc.
The cloth is used for cleaning must be selected carefully. It must be soft so that it does not make more scratches. The soft linen can be used. The cloth that is provided for cleaning the glasses would be highly suitable since it would not cause scratches.
After the cleaning is done the CD has to be fixed. This is done with the help of toothpaste or any other type of cleaner that is made from plastic. Sometimes this might be little severe, so it is advisable to carefully wipe the scratches alone.
The compact disc is first held in such a way that the light falls on it. It may be either natural light like sunlight or artificial light. This makes the scratches visible. Once the locations of the scratches are known, the paste or polish can be applied there and wiped off gently. This also helps it prevent risking other parts of the CD where there are no scratches.
The other way to overcome a repaired or scratched CD is to use some type of repair kit. It is generally not advisable to use chemicals that are available at home. When there is no time or no other way the household chemicals can be used to fix but otherwise there are kits available for repairing it. These contain chemicals that are not very severe and help in cleaning. The kit also consists of special type of wipes that is appropriate for cleaning the discs. Since the kit is exclusive for the CDs they come with solution and wipes that are good for the discs and would not damage it further.
It is always better to mishandle the CDs and DVDs. Since some faults in these discs cannot be cured by the solution also, prevention is better than cure. However for the majority of scratches the tips given on this article of how to fix a scratched CD or DVD will be very helpful.
