Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

[az0000000]

A simple way to remove scratches from a cd so you can get your data back off the disc again.
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[arielus]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

thanks!
+rep for you

[az0000000]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

thanks!
+rep for you

Thanks for power :
Will you try the method? If so, let me know how it worked. My self i am not sure how it works.

[FM]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

works on the philosohpy of removing the topmost/protective layer of the CD where a lot of the scratches collect, and being able to whittle down/remove them (deeper ones aren't as bad by this point).

Most polishes/abrasives (even toothpaste) work this way. Unless you've completely beaten the CD to hell and back, usually you can get it to at least read and be able to recover some or all of your data.

[beanzncheez]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

That works as well as many other ways as well. But what I wonder is, if you care about the condition of your discs, why would you let them get scratched in the first place?

[FM]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

considering they're a dime a dozen these days and all over the place, people beat them to death.

Even I do sometimes...

But, there's always those 1 or 2 that you take good care of and an accident got a good nick or 2 on it

[beanzncheez]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

I've got over 2,500 retail cds and there's a good reason why they are all in mint condition. I don't let asshats play with them.

[FM]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

^^^very nice...reminds me to mention that if you actually PAID for the data on the disc you might take better care of it

[beanzncheez]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

I paid for the data on my cdrs and dvdrs as well. The internet isn't free.

[az0000000]

Re: Re-surfacing CDs so they work again.

works on the philosophy of removing the topmost/protective layer of the CD where a lot of the scratches collect, and being able to whittle down/remove them (deeper ones aren't as bad by this point).

Most polishes/abrasives (even toothpaste) work this way. Unless you've completely beaten the CD to hell and back, usually you can get it to at least read and be able to recover some or all of your data.

Sounds as a pretty simple technology, so it must be working.