Optical Media Preservation - Damage To Optical Discs

Damage To Optical Discs

Optical discs are not subject to wear as they are read without mechanical contact with the surface, but are susceptible to scratches from handling. The risk of scratching is minimised by handling discs only by their edges and the center hole or hub.

Machine used to read discs can damage them if mechanically faulty.

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