How to Repair Scratched CDs

How to Repair Scratched CDs

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For the cost of one CD, you can repair many with a CD-repair kit. These work on audio CDs, CD-ROM discs and DVDs.

STEPS :

1. Determine the nature of the problem. Turn over the CD and look first for a smudge (see "Clean CDs" under Related eHows). If you notice a scratch, however, continue on to step 2.
2. Buy a fluid-based CD scratch-repair kit.
3. Get a soft, lint-free cloth, such as one made for cleaning eyeglasses, if your scratch-repair kit doesn't come with cloths or swabs. (Image 2)
4. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe across the CD, working from the inside out in straight lines. Never wipe in a circular pattern. (Image 3)
5. Repeat the process, if necessary.

TIPS :

1. Use a cleaner rather than a repair kit if the scratches are minor but cause skipping or stopping.
2. Avoid using alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia, commercial plastic cleaners or toothpaste, and avoid scrubbing, polishing or buffing.
3. If you experience problems when using a disc on other play-back units, try rerecording at a different speed.

WARNINGS :

1. Household cleaning products - including alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia and commercial plastic cleaners - may harm CDs.
2. Scrubbing, polishing or buffing CDs may damage them.
3. Avoid home remedies that suggest using toothpaste. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and acts as a light sandpaper. While it may sometimes buff out scratches, more often it will cause additional scratches.
4. Even a successful repair may still make it difficult for the laser to read the CD properly, resulting in lower sound quality.