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Fallental
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scratched dreamcast disk stuck at loading screen

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Hey i got toy commander off ebay and it has minimal scratches but one deep one....
its stuck at the screen after the sega of usa screen..
it wont go past it
i cleaned itr with rubbing alcohol....
any help?
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Re: scratched dreamcast disk stuck at loading screen

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Wow this brings backs memories of PS1 and all of the myths about how to fix scratched disks, from toothpaste to peanut butter (not recommended). The best thing I could ever do (aside from get a new disc) was to breathe on it then wipe it with a soft linen cloth.
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Re: scratched dreamcast disk stuck at loading screen

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idk windex has always worked really really well for me.
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