Facts on CD Scratches

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HOW TO: Use a banana to fix a scratched CD or DVD More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Dean Hoare | permalink
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A few weeks ago, we published an article describing several techniques to help you repair a scratched CD or DVD. Here's another method to add to your arsenal in

For further reading: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/08/11/how-to-use-a-banana-to-fix-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd/ ^[1]

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Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Alexa Shadi | permalink
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Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
Tags: remove dvd scratches

For further reading: http://www.wisebread.com/quickly-removing-scratches-from-cds-and-dvds ^[2]

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How to Clean or Repair Scratched DVDs CDs and Game Discs More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Cathy Oster | permalink
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Some do it yourself solutions for cleaning or repairing dirty or scratched DVDs, CDs and game discs using common household products.
Tags: repair dvds

For further reading: http://diyvideoeditor.com/clean-repair-dvds-cds-game-discs/ ^[3]

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Clean a scratched CD or DVD with a banana More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by killjoy 1123 | permalink
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You already know you can smooth a scratched optical disc with toothpaste, Pledge or Brasso, but if you don't have any of those around the house, turn to your fruit bowl. After the jump, watch a short video demonstration of how to rub a scratched CD or DVD smooth with a banana, its peel and some glass cleaner. MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge Last night at a critical point in the movie, DVD Player stopped short and said, "Error reading … Read more Read more
Tags: MacGyver Tip, CDs, Cleaning, Clips, DVDs, Household, Video Demonstration, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/289578/clean-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd-with-a-banana ^[4]

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How To Remove DVD Scratches With a Banana — Home Hacks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Sean Armstrong | permalink
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Scratches on discs happen. After one of our favorite DVDs started to skip after receiving a few too many scratches we started to look for a solution to salvage it. Sure there are DVD scratch removal devices that you can buy, but why waste money when there is a solution to be found right in our own homes? Using toothpaste, a banana, a rag and window cleaner we will show you how to remove scratches from a DVD and with any luck the unplayable will become playable.

For further reading: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-remove-scratches-from-d-108439 ^[5]

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Dean Hoare, Alexa Shadi, Cathy Oster, killjoy 1123, Sean Armstrong

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1. http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2007/08/11/how-to-use-a-banana-to-fix-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd/

2. http://www.wisebread.com/quickly-removing-scratches-from-cds-and-dvds

3. http://diyvideoeditor.com/clean-repair-dvds-cds-game-discs/

4. http://lifehacker.com/289578/clean-a-scratched-cd-or-dvd-with-a-banana

5. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-remove-scratches-from-d-108439