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Last-Ditch Prescription for Scratched Discs

by Jon Chase on October 23, 2009 at 06:30 AM


At some time or another, we've all scratched the life out of a DVD or CD. If the old standby repairs don't work (gently rubbing them with a soft cloth and mild abrasive like toothpaste or Brasso), it's worth trying a rubdown with Rain-X. Instead of buffing out those fine pits and scratches, the Rain-X apparently fills them, making discs readable again. If you do find success, be sure to make a backup copy of your media ASAP.

Tags: backup, buff, rain-x, scratched-discs, techtip, top

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