How to Clean a Software CD-ROM
- 1). Dampen a soft cloth or old cotton shirt with water or isopropyl alcohol.
- 2). Wipe the disc with the cloth or shirt from the center of the disc to the outer edge. Use a straight motion, and work your way around the disc.
- 3). Dry the disc with the same motion used to clean it, using a clean part of the shirt or towel.
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