If your dvd disc is not readable on a computer or dvd player, then most likely the electronic media just needs to be cleaned. There are several ways to remove traces of impurities that interfere with playback, all of which require extreme care.
Instructions
Step 1
To remove dust from the dvd disc, wipe it with a soft cloth made from natural materials. At the same time, direct your movement from the center of the disc to the edge along the radius, and not in the opposite order. It is not recommended to wipe the surface of the disc in a circle, since circular damage is much more difficult to get rid of.
Step 2
Try blowing off the dust from the surface of the electronic media using a special spray can sold for this purpose in computer stores. Direct a stream of air from the can parallel to the surface of the disc and wait until there is no trace of dust.
Step 3
To remove fingerprints from the surface of the dvd disc or any other contamination, dampen a piece of soft cloth with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, then wipe the electronic media dry with radial motions.
Step 4
For a more thorough cleaning of a dvd disc, moisten the surface of the disc with water, lather your hands and gently apply lather to the shiny side, then gently rinse with water and pat dry with a cloth that absorbs moisture easily, such as a soft terry towel. Do not dry the disc with a hairdryer, as this may damage it.
Step 5
Use a glass cleaner by applying it to a soft cloth and wiping the surface of the disc in the direction of the radius. Or immerse the dvd media in such a solution and leave in it for 5-7 minutes, and then wipe the disc dry with a piece of soft cloth made of natural material.
Step 6
Please note that solvents such as acetone, gasoline, kerosene, and other mixtures that contain petroleum products are categorically unsuitable for cleaning discs. They can cloud the surface of the dvd disc, making the electronic media unusable. Only alcohol-based solvents should be used.
