When you reach the point of a successful test immediately create two back-up copies using either Nero 9 or DVDFab.
One to be used as "master" that you will keep for archiving so you never have to do this again and one for daily use.
The reason it is important to use one of these programs is that they have error correction capabilities built in to the software. They will automatically be correcting any glitches in the DVD structure itself or still coming from the surface so that the copy on the computer will, most likely, be better than what you have on the DVD.
Using that corrected data is vital for when you burn a new copy for archiving and daily use.
One to be used as "master" that you will keep for archiving so you never have to do this again and one for daily use.
The reason it is important to use one of these programs is that they have error correction capabilities built in to the software. They will automatically be correcting any glitches in the DVD structure itself or still coming from the surface so that the copy on the computer will, most likely, be better than what you have on the DVD.
Using that corrected data is vital for when you burn a new copy for archiving and daily use.
Repair Scratched CDs-DVDs P. 2
This is a sequence of CD DVD scratch repair solutions to try in order depending on how bad the DVD scratching is.
Start conservatively then go to the more abrasive solutions as you go until good DVD reading software with correction abilities can get your data back for you.
Start conservatively then go to the more abrasive solutions as you go until good DVD reading software with correction abilities can get your data back for you.
Use Isopropyl alcohol 99%. Clean with a soft cloth, air dry and test. For very light marks or scuffs you can also use toothpaste (not gel). Rub gently with a soft cloth, finish by buffing with straight strokes from center to outside edge. Rinse, air dry and test.
Take a deep breath and relax!
Now go back to the car polish or Brasso and work over the entire surface again until the shine begins to return to the disc. Clean off the disc with your cloth and re-apply the Brasso or car polish and continue the process until you have restored the full shine back to the disc.
Clean it off with isopropyl alcohol and let it air dry for a few minutes. Place in it the DVD drive of your computer and see how Nero 9, DVDFab or 1click DVD Copy go with it. If successful import it to the computer immediately then make new copies.
Breathe a sigh of relief!
Now go back to the car polish or Brasso and work over the entire surface again until the shine begins to return to the disc. Clean off the disc with your cloth and re-apply the Brasso or car polish and continue the process until you have restored the full shine back to the disc.
Clean it off with isopropyl alcohol and let it air dry for a few minutes. Place in it the DVD drive of your computer and see how Nero 9, DVDFab or 1click DVD Copy go with it. If successful import it to the computer immediately then make new copies.
Breathe a sigh of relief!
1. "How many times have I told you guys not to get your greasy fingers on my DVDs!"
At this level all you really need to do is take a weak solution of any dishwashing detergent and give the disc a bath. Try to polish it off after air drying with some optical cloth and you should be good to go.
2. "Good grief! What did you kids get on this disc? What IS that stuff?"
Furniture polish such as Pledge. Rub gently with a soft cloth, buff to finish with straight strokes from center to outside edge. Do a final clean and polish with isopropyl alcohol 99%, air dry and test.
3. "Dude! What did you do to my disc? What are all those little scratches?"
4. "Honest to God! All I did was put it in the player and it started making this kind of grinding noise!"
Car polish or Brasso. Rub gently with a soft cloth, buff to finish with straight strokes from center to outside edge. Do a final clean with isopropyl alcohol 99%, air dry and test.
5. "I'm looking at this disc and wondering what I did to you that would prompt you to drive over it with your car!"
If you have attempted to repair a scratched DVD and you are still having problems check out the
CD DVD Repair Machine
page and see if that may be how you want to go or even go to the
DVD Disc repair
page and try
Isobuster
to see if the data can be recovered.
CD DVD Repair Machine
page and see if that may be how you want to go or even go to the
DVD Disc repair
page and try
Isobuster
to see if the data can be recovered.
Finally the big guns for gouges and heavy scratching!
Your chances of success here are limited to your understanding of the fact that you are re-surfacing a piece of polycarbonate.
Keep that in mind. However, considering the condition of the disc you have nothing to lose!
Your chances of success here are limited to your understanding of the fact that you are re-surfacing a piece of polycarbonate.
Keep that in mind. However, considering the condition of the disc you have nothing to lose!
Start with superfine, 3000 grade grit abrasive paper. This is available at hardware stores and is the product used for cutting back and finishing car paint after spraying.
Use it GENTLY to evenly score the entire surface of the disc. The direction of rubbing here is unimportant and it is easier to go in circles to maintain a consistent application to all areas.
Keep gently rubbing until the entire disc is evenly surfaced and looks totally sanded all over.
Use it GENTLY to evenly score the entire surface of the disc. The direction of rubbing here is unimportant and it is easier to go in circles to maintain a consistent application to all areas.
Keep gently rubbing until the entire disc is evenly surfaced and looks totally sanded all over.
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