A J Ivanciw wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a problem. The solution of the problem would probably apply to
> Linux users as well as Mac. I am running a few macs, as I know a few
> other SLUG members are, and I am having a problem with the dvd disc.
> I got a few scratches on the disc, but not on the data side but the
> label side. The silver coating and parts of the label have scratched
> off.
> The specific disk is my OS X install dvd. I can get about 1/2 way
> through the install then it will quit with a data error.Does anyone
> have any idea on how to repair the surface so the disc is once again
> usable? For any of the mac users, does anyone have a 10.4 disc that I
> may borrow,or get a copy of, for an install? Apple wont replace the
> dvd but will sell me a replacement which is not really an affordable
> option ( they already got my money for the disc that I killed) I am
> really more interested in attempting a repair, actually I am really
> more interested in getting this cube operational.
> I did a google and tried putting silver paint on the scratches but
> that didnt work at all. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there
> any type of repair. I assume the data is still on the disc because
> the data side isnt damaged only the label side but I havent found any
> way of making the disc usable again. Any suggestions? Anyone willing
> to lend/make ma a copy of 10.4?
> Any help is appreciated,
>
A. When you damage the label side and it goes all the way to the sliver
flim you are SOL there is no repairing the disk.
B. You are being a pansy to apple bitch scream and other wise at them
and they will send out replacements for 20 dollars.
C. all else fails I have picked up copies of 10.4 for as little as 15
dollars on ebay.
> A J
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