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How to Fix Cd/dvd/psp Skipping, Not Playing and scratch removal cheaply

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scratch removal device, available at a major electronics/super-markets etc...
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How to fix a cd/dvd/psp or any laser from skipping, and how to fix a scratched disc.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • q-tips or toilet paper without lotion
  • straw
  • drop of alcohol-isopropyl or vodka, everclear
  • possibly a screwdriver if you want to get crazy!
  1. Step 1

    unplug your unit

  2. Step 2

    move the unit to a workplace

  3. Step 3

    if you want to get technicle and maybe do a better job, unscrew the cover on your unit

  4. Step 4

    look for the laser. examine the whole area, as much as you can

  5. Step 5

    very lightly barely dampen your q-tip or tp

  6. Step 6

    super lightly swab the laser, but try not to put any pressure on it or you may ruin it

  7. Step 7

    otherwise, try blowing it off with the straw realy hard if you cant reach it. reassemble the unit and try it.

  8. Step 8

    thats it! good luck, it worked many times for me!!

  9. Step 9
    scratch removal machine, many different kinds available
    scratch removal machine, many different kinds available

    to fix your scratched disks, buy a machine, and an extra band. take off the band on the machine. replace it with the extra band you bought seperatly. use it to clean as manyas possible. keep it or replace belt and return if needed.

Tips & Warnings
  • good luck
  • no pressure on laser, unplug, adults only!

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