CD Lens Cleaner

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If your multi-disc CD player is tray-loaded, plug in the unit, open the tray, remove the CD if there’s any and disconnect the unit from the power outlet without switching it off. This will leave the tray open; you can now access this spot to clean off the dust. In those cases your laser lens is extremely dirty you may need to repeat the cleaning cycle more often. Power up the device and try to play a CD to confirm that the cleaning process is successful (the problem should now be fixed). Reassemble the device, and you are good to go. If you feel your car CD player needs to be repaired by a technician, then you can remove your car radio/CD unit and take it for repairs. However, it may be an issue to extract it from your car without causing any damage. You may also love to read this article: 7 Best Anti-fog Windshield Treatments & Anti Fog Glasses Cleaner What is a CD Lens Cleaner?

Blow away the dust from the exterior part of the CD player with the compressed gas can or rubber air bulb. Wipe the player with a clean dampened cloth to remove the dust particles that remain after the blowing activity. Most people have been following trends and have replaced CDs with SD cards, USB memories, iTunes, Deezer, etc. while players have been replaced by smartphones. However, in most houses, there’s still a shelf with an old CD player on it. And you know what? We don’t have to throw them away! CDs can still be very useful!Then loosen the cap from the liquid bottle and dispense 3 to 4 drops onto the smallbrush at the disc bottom. Slot-loading CD players have become increasingly popular due to their sleek design and ease of use. These players utilize a different mechanism than traditional tray-loading CD players, which require manually placing the disc on a tray that slides into the device. You can use a CD cleaning solution in place of alcohol. If you notice deep scratches on the lens, then it means it is beyond rectification and is totally condemned. However, superficial scratches are hardly noticeable may not pose any issue.

CD lens cleaners provide a great way to preserve CDs and other sensitive devices. If you have some old DVDs you would want to access again, invest in a good quality lens cleaner. They are cheap and can be used multiple times. Take your compressed air can or rubber air bulb and squeeze the bulb or press the knob gentle to blow dust out of the tray. This method is good for areas that cannot be reached with the damp cloth. Note: the use of compressed gas blower is a risky alternative.

Note for Consumers

Use a canister of compressed air to blow away any loose dust or debris from the slot. Hold the canister upright and use short bursts of air.