2007-02-16 12:22:11 · 7 answers · asked by bubba 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
the information is actually wrote in the middle of the cd.. and all cd players read through the bottom of the cd. so you need to protect the bottom or shinny side. if you would like to see the area where the information is wrote take a old cd that your not going to use anymore and put it in the microwave for about 10 sec it fries the thin shinny metal in the middle and you can see what it looks like.
2007-02-16 12:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by jmoislhluear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should protect the top (printed) side of cd. bottom layer of cd is made of transparent plastic. if you scrach it radially the cd player wont notice at all. middle layer is where all the data is stored. top layer acts like a mirror reflecting laser beam. if it's damaged the cd won't play. if you have few $ to spare conduct an experiment and create deep scratches on different sides of two cds.
2007-02-17 13:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Qualtai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, should protect the Data face, usually the face without printings or labels..
2007-02-16 12:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by cdyferent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protect the side that looks like a mirror , the one with no writing on it.
2007-02-16 12:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by roger c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face up! Protect the shiny side....
2007-02-16 12:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by ladybugoctoberone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to protect the side with the writing/graphics on it.
That's where the info is burned to.
2007-02-16 12:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by Solidus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay it with the shiny "rainbowish" side up. That is where all the information is stored and should be protected.
2007-02-16 12:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by einstein.cubed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋