How to Clean a DVD ROM Drive

Over time a computer can become very dirty. All the fans that are used to keep a computer cool draws lots of extra unwanted dirt and dust into a variety of places on the computer. Your DVD ROM drive can become very dusty and not even allow you to load discs. Cleaning a DVD ROM drive is simpe, with the proper procedures, and should become a regular practice to keep your personal computer in top running condition.

Things You'll Need

• Canned Air
• DVD Cleaner Disc

Instructions

1. Turn on your PC. Open the DVD ROM drive.

2. Spray canned air over the entire tray. Then spray from the side of the tray into the DVD ROM drive to blow all the dust out.

3. Purchase a standard DVD cleaner disc from any home or department store.

4. Read the instructions completely for the DVD cleaner disc. Apply several drops of the laser cleaner solution to the brush on the bottom of the DVD cleaner disc. Insert the DVD cleaner disc in the DVD ROM drive and close it.

5. Turn up your speaker. Play through the entire DVD cleaner disc as directed by the sound file that plays on the DVD cleaner disc. Remove the disc when it finishes.