Thank you again Mark.

Presently my system doesnt have severe problems though I never cleaned
any inside part of it in the past three years.

It has this occassional difficulty (since the past few days)in reading
the track info from my Imation CDR s.When it does read
occassionally,some type of "scratching sound" comes initially while
reading the track info.Then ofcorse,it plays very well.This has been
happening for the past 3/4 days.It has no problem reading audio cds
from audio companies.

The cd assembly in my unit is on the top only.Will try to clean it up.
Just afraid that I might cause more damage and render it completely
useles.

Here I found people suggesting "WINDEX" ,window cleaner (what is this
anyway?)
isopryl alchol or Evercleargrade alcohol.I really dont have any idea
as to which one to choose.Ultimately it depends on which one is
available in my locality.


Thanks and regards
Swanky.

Not familiar with this exact model. The lens is cleaned using a cotton swab
moistened but not dripping with window cleaner or Everclear-grade alcohol.
Clean the lens GENTLY with a circular rolling motion, follow immediately
with a dry one to get any residue. There's other maintenance type issues on
CD players but your immediate problem seems to involve only the laser lens.

You should be able to find the laser lens with a visual inspection. It's
very near the little disc turntable. A few Aiwa models do rather bury the
whole CD ass'y under a bunch of stuff at the bottom of the unit. Most mount
the cd section up high - it is this type that you can probably clean
yourself. If the CD section is down low, probably best get it to a shop.


Mark Z.