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Old 27-12-2006, 23:30
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The CD player on my (stacking) hifi system is jumping a lot when playing disks. I've tried using one of those CDs with brushes on the underside but it's not having much effect. Last time this happened I took it to a local electrical shop and they said they cleaned it more thoroughly. I've had the unit apart before when a CD got jammed and it's pretty simple inside. The lens is quite easy to get to. I am thinking about giving it a go myself.

My questions are:
Is there anything I should be aware of before I start? What cleaning materials should I use? Has anyone done this themselves and was it as easy as I imagine it to be?

I just want to be sure before I start.
Thanks in anticipation.
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Old 28-12-2006, 11:12
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use a lint free cloth,but maybe buy a lens cleaner in hmv or something only cost a tenner or so,but dont **** about with the lazer too much or you will wreck it
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Old 28-12-2006, 14:38
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Try one of those cans of compressed air, you can get them from any PC shop, Argo might sell them.

Better than rubbing the laser with a cloth, try wiping a CD with a new cloth and see the scratches it leaves.
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Old 28-12-2006, 23:06
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Thanks for the replys. I've looked on the internet and the answers range from using a lint-free cloth to 'Don't do it. Ever'. As a new CD player is not an option yet, I'm thinking of using a small, very soft bristled artist's paintbrush and some meths. I have some compressed air but I've a feeling I tried that one last time before I took it to the shop.

I'd still like to hear from anyone else who's actually tried it though. Surely I can't be the only one?
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