Having some playback quality issues with this 5 disc changer. I use it
almost exclusively for music CDs but rent an occasional DVD also.

I would like to clean the laser lens but don't want to screw anything up
trying to get at it. Is this something that is normally detailed in a
service manual? If so, where to find manual? If not, any words of advice
on accessing the lens?

TIA,
Smitty

You used to be able to buy a CD with a brush on it (really!) that would wipe
dust off the lens. It could not, of course, remove impacted schmutz.

Unless you smoke, or the player is in a dirty environment, it's not likely
the lens will /ever/ need cleaning. I've owned many optical-disk players,
and have never had to clean one.

If you choose to clean the lens, put a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid
on the end of Q-Tip or (preferably) a foam swab, and "gently, gently" roll
it over the lens.

"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
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You used to be able to buy a CD with a brush on it (really!) that would
wipe
dust off the lens. It could not, of course, remove impacted schmutz.

Unless you smoke, or the player is in a dirty environment, it's not likely
the lens will /ever/ need cleaning. I've owned many optical-disk players,
and have never had to clean one.

If you choose to clean the lens, put a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid
on the end of Q-Tip or (preferably) a foam swab, and "gently, gently" roll
it over the lens.



These "cleaning" discs never did work worth a crap. They were simply a ploy
to get people's money.

Mark Z.

On Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:57:33 -0800, Smitty Two
wrote:

Having some playback quality issues with this 5 disc changer. I use it
almost exclusively for music CDs but rent an occasional DVD also.

I would like to clean the laser lens but don't want to screw anything up
trying to get at it. Is this something that is normally detailed in a
service manual? If so, where to find manual? If not, any words of advice
on accessing the lens?

TIA,
Smitty
I had to clean the lens in my car CD player. The lens is mounted in a
tiny coil assembly that is in turn suspended by very thin spring
wires. So be very gentle and careful when cleaning. I used cleaning
solution made for camera lenses. There was a lot of dirt on the Q tip
cotton swabs I used to clean the lens. I suspect this was because I
drive on dirt roads a lot.
Eric

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Smitty Two wrote:

Having some playback quality issues with this 5 disc changer. I use it
almost exclusively for music CDs but rent an occasional DVD also.

I would like to clean the laser lens but don't want to screw anything up
trying to get at it. Is this something that is normally detailed in a
service manual? If so, where to find manual? If not, any words of advice
on accessing the lens?

TIA,
Smitty

It seems my original post is a bit unclear, so let me clarify: I have
the tools and the skill to clean the lens, I just don't have any
experience dismantling the player to access it. That's the guidance I'm
seeking. Thanks.