How to Clean the Lens on a CD/DVD Player or Drive

Buy a laser lens cleaner., Follow included instructions., Test your player.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Buy a laser lens cleaner.

    These can be purchased at Walmart in the electronics area.

    They are generally quite cheap, and come in packages with CD cleaner solution and a CD-cleaner.

    It is usually a CD with small red and black brushes on the underside.
  2. Step 2: Follow included instructions.

    The instructions are usually quite simple.

    All that you must do is put the CD in the drive (CD-ROM drive, CD player, etc.) and let it spin for a little while, maybe 1-2 minutes. , If you were having problems playing certain CDs, or were skipping on certain places in a DVD, try playing those parts of the disc.
  3. Step 3: Test your player.

Detailed Guide

These can be purchased at Walmart in the electronics area.

They are generally quite cheap, and come in packages with CD cleaner solution and a CD-cleaner.

It is usually a CD with small red and black brushes on the underside.

The instructions are usually quite simple.

All that you must do is put the CD in the drive (CD-ROM drive, CD player, etc.) and let it spin for a little while, maybe 1-2 minutes. , If you were having problems playing certain CDs, or were skipping on certain places in a DVD, try playing those parts of the disc.

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