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i bought the tiger woods 2005 game pta tour and it was during christmas well i got it used it the disk is damaged how do you fix and damaged or scratched up DISK?

2007-02-28 11:06:32 · 6 answers · asked by redhotgermangrl 3 in Games & Recreation Video & Online Games

how much does it cost to polish it at a gamestore

2007-02-28 11:12:23 · update #1

6 answers

i'm assuming you bought it from gamestop b/c thats the only place i know where they sell used games. you should bring it back and exchange it for another 1. you probaly just need a reciept although you ,may have trouble with that b/c december was lik 2 months ago.

2007-02-28 11:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by iashleighx 2 · 0 0

I've been fixing CD's for 20 years and DVD's for 5 years, they are technicly the same just one is newer. Anyways, Clean the disc. Even if a CD isn’t actually scratched or scuffed, dust, oil, and other surface contaminants can prevent it from playing properly. Thus cleaning the disc should always be your first move.

Run warm water over the damaged disc to remove dust. If there is stubborn dirt or grease on the disc, gently rub it with your finger while you are washing it, and use a gentle detergent or liquid soap (with the water) or rubbing alcohol (in place of water). Anytime you rub or wipe a CD, you should do so by starting at or near the center of the disc and rubbing straight outward toward the edge to prevent further scratching. Shake the water off and let the disc air-dry (do not dry it with a towel or cloth, and don't sun-dry it either).

Ok, so you've got that out of the way right? Now, Try to play the disc. Many times a good cleaning is all that is needed. If, however, problems persist after cleaning, try to play the disc in a different CD player. Some players handle scratches better than others; computer CD drives tend to be best. Xbox disks are horrible with scratches, so make sure ever bit of dust and fingerprint is off before we move on.

Locate the scratch. Actually repairing the disc will be easier if you can figure out where the offending scratch is. Visually inspect the CD’s playing surface for scratches or scuffs. Scratches that run perpendicular to the CD’s spiral—that is, those that run generally from the center to the rim—may not affect playing at all, and in any case are generally less damaging than those that roughly follow the direction of the spiral. If there are several scratches, but the CD only skips in one or two places, you may be able to approximate the location of the offending scratches based on which track skips. Keep in mind that the first track of a CD begins near the center, and the direction of play proceeds outward to the edge.

Polish the CD. Though counterintuitive, polishing a disc can repair a scratched CD by removing some of the outer plastic coating and thus making existing scratches shallower. A number of common household products can be used to polish the CD, but toothpaste—especially baking soda toothpaste—and Brasso are probably the most tried-and-true. You can also use a fine grit polishing compound that's used for cars or hard finishes. Apply a small amount of toothpaste (must be paste, not gel) or Brasso to a soft, clean, lint-free cloth: an eyeglass-cleaning cloth works well. Gently rub the cloth on the scratch or scuff in a radial motion (from inside to outside). Try to focus your efforts solely on the scratch or scratches you’ve identified (if possible). Polish in this manner for a couple of minutes, reapplying Brasso or toothpaste to the cloth as necessary. Be careful not to apply much pressure, although you will still be able to feel the cloth gently scratching the CD as it polishes.

Remove polishing product from disc. If you used toothpaste, rinse the disc thoroughly with warm water and let dry. Make sure to remove all of the toothpaste and let the disc dry completely before trying to play it. With Brasso, wipe off excess product and let the rest dry. Then, using a clean cloth, gently wipe disc again.

Test the disc. If the problem persists, polish again for up to 15 minutes or until the scratch is almost completely buffed out. The surface around the scratch should begin to look shiny with many tiny scratches. If you still don’t notice any difference after polishing for a few minutes, the scratch may be extremely deep, or you may be polishing the wrong scratch.

Wax the tracks. If polishing doesn’t work, apply a very thin coat of Vaseline, liquid car wax, neutral shoe polish or furniture wax to the CD’s playing surface. Wipe excess off using clean, soft, lint-free cloth in a radial (inside to outside) motion. If using wax, follow manufacturer’s instructions (some need to dry before you wipe them off, while others should be wiped off while still wet).

You could ship the XBox Disk to me and we can have a looksy at it, we have professional cleaning products, and professional buffers at the shop. You could just slide it into an envolope and put 1 stamp on it and mail it. We will mail it back, through USPS.

2007-02-28 11:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Go to any game or cd/music store and but the cloths at the counter which will buff away the scratches. It's about $1 for a pack of cloths.

2007-02-28 11:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1 0

at hastings they charge $2 per disc 2 repair scratches

2007-02-28 11:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by nintendo8888 5 · 0 0

You can buy a kit at best buy that takes off the scratches.

2007-02-28 11:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

go to your nearest game only store and have them polish the disc and BAM you game is back.....Thank you!!

2007-02-28 11:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by dj s 2 · 1 0

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