Scrathed up game

[duckman398686]

I'm done buying used games. In the past 3 days I have bought 3 used games(one from Hastings and the two others from EB). The one I got from Hastings didn't work so I returned it. And only one game worked from the ones I got at EB, and I haven't returned it yet since I thought I may be able to fix it. I've heard toothpaste and Brasso works but dont wanna ruin them......

[tonyvolsfan05]

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.
Instructions

• STEP 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.
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  STEP 2: Buy a fluid-based CD scratch-repair kit.
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  STEP 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.
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  STEP 4: Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe across the CD, working from the inside out in straight lines. Never wipe in a circular pattern.
• STEP 5: Repeat the process, if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a cleaner rather than a repair kit if the scratches are minor but cause skipping or stopping.
• Avoid using alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia, commercial plastic cleaners or toothpaste, and avoid scrubbing, polishing or buffing.
• If you experience problems when using a disc on other play-back units, try rerecording at a different speed.
• Household cleaning products - including alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia and commercial plastic cleaners - may harm CDs.
• Scrubbing, polishing or buffing CDs may damage them.
• 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.
• Even a successful repair may still make it difficult for the laser to read the CD properly, resulting in lower sound quality.

[milohimself]

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[rwemyss]

Be sure to have backups.

[SmokeyVol]

Amen!