How to Clean a Blu-ray DVD Player Head
The Blu-ray standard is the highest commercially available grade of optical media and delivers unparalleled picture quality. The technology also powers the lens of Sony's PlayStation 3 game console. However just like any other optical media, Blu-ray players benefit from cleaning. The lenses are hyper-sensitive tools whose performance can be affected by dust and grime. If you notice reduced performance in your Blu-ray player, it may be time to clean the lens.
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Things You'll Need
- Blu-ray player (or PlayStation 3) connected to television
- Blu-ray lens cleaning disc
Instructions
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Turn on your television and navigate to the channel you use to display Blu-ray movies. Turn on your Blu-ray player or PlayStation 3 and check that the player is correctly connected to the television.
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Insert the Blu-ray lens cleaning disc face-up into your Blu-ray player or PlayStation 3. Notice the small holes on the disc. These clean the player's lens using a gentle air flow. Close the disc tray and play the disc.
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Wait for the cleaning cycle to be completed. The cleaning disc will display a visual program while cleaning is in progress. You can also use the disc to familiarize yourself with the principles of Blu-ray player cleaning and care.
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Check to see that your Blu-ray player or PlayStation 3's picture quality has improved. If not, your problem may be more serious than a dirty lens unit. In this event, check your device's warranty and contact the manufacturer for further troubleshooting.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have a Blu-ray cleaning disc, you can purchase one online. An example of one such disc can be found in the Resources section.
It is important to only use a Blu-ray cleaning disc in a Blu-ray player or PlayStation 3. The lens units of Blu-ray players are much more sensitive than CD or DVD heads and should not be cleaned by brushes or chemicals such as those used in CD and DVD cleaning discs.
