Things You'll Need:
- CD-Rom Drive
- Compressed Air
- Len's cleaning kit (Ex. Memorex CD/DVD Laser Len's cleaner)
- Cotton Swab
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Step 1
Make sure your disc is clean!CHECK YOUR DISC'S: Make sure your disc's are clean, unscratched, and you're loading it properly into the CD-Rom drive.
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Step 2
Blow it free of dirt!USE COMPRESSED AIR: Have the computer case and CD tray open. Carefully blow compressed air in through the front of the CD tray opening. Do not blow with too high of a pressure as this may damage sensitive components.
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Step 3
Lens cleaner kitUSE A LENS CLEANER KIT: Always use a laser lens cleaner to clean the drive lens. Memorex CD/DVD Laser Lens Cleaner is highly recommended, easy to use, and affordable.
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Step 4
Insert disc and press play!INSERT THE LASER LENS CLEANER DISC: Insert the disc into your CD-Rom drive and let it play for 2-3 minutes. After you're done, store it in the case to prevent brush contamination.
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Step 5
Use a cotton swab!COTTON SWAB: If you've used the lens cleaner kit and your drive is still creating a problem then open it and clean the lens with a cotton swab.
Comments
RENorton said
on 11/20/2008 Great article. That's a very important part of maintaining a computer. Great tips. Thanks for sharing this!
Butterfli said
on 11/6/2008 Very good instructions! Great pics! 5*
veryirie said
on 11/2/2008 You're supposed to clean these??!! Thanks for all the tips. Good read!
hopekee said
on 10/31/2008 Sounds pretty simple.. does this mean you're going to clean our CD-ROM Drive now? =P FIVE STARS!!
Sush56 said
on 10/31/2008 I think mine needs to be cleaned, thanks!