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CD Disc Drive Help Please

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  • Paradigm
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    kwikbreaks wrote: »
    They have for me countless times.

    Maybe I'm unlucky then but I've never managed to get one working by cleaning. Now I don't even bother :)

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  • kwikbreaks wrote: »
    This means that the laser lens is easily accessible for very gentle and careful cleaning with a cotton bud moistened lightly preferably with the cleaning fluid that comes with CD cleaners or failing that just water won't harm it.

    The lens is pretty obvious to see on a moving carrier. As the carriers sometimes clog with dust gently moving it along the track a few times may help too.

    If it still won't work then yes it's time to replace it but spending a few minutes on maintenance is always worth a try.

    Thanks have got the cotton buds to hand will have a go now (keeping fingers crossed)
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