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Compact discs utilize microscopic layers of aluminum
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That shiny rainbow reflection on the bottom of a CD isn't just for aesthetics. It is an ultra-thin layer of aluminum specifically designed to bounce the player's laser beam back into a sensor. If that microscopic metal layer gets scratched from the top side of the disc, the data doesn't just skip—it ceases to exist entirely.
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