Re: XP SP2 DISC HAS A SCRATCH ONI IT

If the scratch is not too deep (i.e. it's only on surface) you may be able
to "repair" it.

WARNING - do not try this method until you are at the point of throwing the
disk away since it will create some fine scratches that will prevent anyone
from giving you a replacement or a refund. - WARNING

Use a drop of fine abrasive such as silver polish and rub lightly along the
scratch in a (small) circular motion using a fine cloth. Wash off the excess
with clean water and blot-dry the disk with tissues. Polish the surface with
a soft cloth (like the type used to clean glasses) and then try the disk
again.

WARNING - do not try this method until you are at the point of throwing the
disk away since it will create some fine scratches that will prevent anyone
from giving you a replacement or a refund. - WARNING

The idea is to disguise the original scratch so that the laser can shine
through to the data track without being disrupted beyond the tolerances of
the drive. You will see the marks but the drive should ignore them.

It's worked for me with data cd's and even commercial DVD's.


Nick


"Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*o*m> wrote in message
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>> MY DISK HAD A SCRATCH ON IT AND NOW IT WON"T DOWN LOAD OFFICE DEPOT WILL
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>> GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK OR A DISK WHAT TO DO
>
> Check with the manufacturer of your computer. You should be able to
> purchase a replacement.
>
> Kerry
>
>


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