What does toothpaste do to a scratched disc?

What does toothpaste do to a scratched disc?

What does toothpaste do to a scratched disc?

Fortunately, scratches are more common on the reflected side, and that's where toothpaste comes in handy. The laser that reads the CD needs to bounce evenly off the smooth, reflective surface. Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface.

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  • 2023-09-23 23:27:39
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What is the correct way to insert a wii disc?
Insert a game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console. The Wii console will turn ON automatically. If the console is placed vertically, the disc label will need to face to the right. If the console is placed horizontally, the disc label will need to face upwards.
2024-02-19 13:03:56


Is it okay to clean a game disc with water?
To clean a CD or DVD a microfiber cleaning cloth or cotton based tissue or cloth is recommended. Any materials used should be checked to ensure they are non-abrasive. In most instances water will suffice as a cleaning agent.
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How many gb can a ps3 disc hold?
It was originally available with hard drives of 20 and 60 GB (20 GB model was not available in PAL regions) but various sizes up to 500 GB have been made available since then (see: model comparison).
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Can you clean a ps4 disc with toothpaste?
First, squeeze a moderate amount of toothpaste (a little more than you'd place onto your toothbrush) and evenly rub it onto the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge. (Remember what we said about forgoing circular wiping motions?).
2023-09-27 19:58:49