When a DVD skips or fails to play, the problem is either the DVD player or the DVD itself. The first step is to clean the DVD player. Once you have ruled out the DVD player as the culprit, the next step is to attempt to repair the DVD. If the problem is simply that the DVD is dirty or scratched, then the problem usually can be repaired. DVDs have three layers. The first layer is a plastic buffer that protects the information on the DVD. The information or data is stored on the second foil layer underneath the plastic buffer. The third layer is the label. As long as the damage is restricted to the plastic buffer layer the DVD can be repaired. If a scratch penetrates the plastic buffer, then it is time to buy a new DVD. Writer Bio
