"Source Media Damaged" error while installing OS

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ryankk49


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Hi,

I sold my 15" pre-unibody MacBook Pro today, and the person who bought it said that when she was reinstalling the OS (leopard), it wouldn't boot. It gave her a "Source Media Damaged" error. Anyone know what this could be? I've done this process many times but never had this issue before.
 
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Sounds like the OSX DVD might be scratched or just dirty or maybe the new owner put some fingerprints on the DVD.
 
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DVDs and CDs are actually more delicate than they let on, but chances are that if the new owner will clean the disc with a dry lint-free cloth, wiping OUT from the centre not ROUND like you would a record, it might work again.
 
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Someone who knows how to clean a DVD!!!
 

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