It did the trick for me.worked like a charmRestored my DVD player to working condition!don't plan on cleaning your pc devices with this productThought I needed a new DVD playerWORKS GREATCD/DVD Lense Cleanersdoesnt work on different dvd playersNot Happy with Memorex CD/DVD-Player Laser-Lens CleanerDidn't work with my computers←Previous... See all 35 answered questions Customers also viewed these itemsEndust Lens Cleaner 2620001,060Maxell CD-340 CD Lens Cleaner (190048)297Maxell DVD Lens Cleaner - 190059194Digital Innovations 4190500 CleanDr for Car Audio & Video Laser Lens Cleaner49Need customer service? Here is an update to my fun (and more fun) with my MacBook Pro optical drive. I called Apple support. We talked for about an hour. We tried different things: Tried burning a DVD again (just in case magic would happen this time) Made sure that I didn't have any drive permission corruption or something stupid like that -- so we repaired my hard drive disk permissions

Ran a quick hardware test, which showed no problems None of our initial troubleshooting resulted in success. So the thinking before the end of the call was that I was going to have to get the drive replaced. I would prefer not to send my computer in a box to who knows where (even though it would be free with AppleCare and I hear good things about it). air duct cleaning davis county utahSo we made an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar (again) so that I could bring my computer in, they could have a look at it, and then they can also tell me that the drive needs to be replaced :-) ; air duct cleaning chandler azthen I would have to come back to the Genius Bar for the actual replacement after they ordered the part. wilson carpet & air duct cleaning llc

(Apparently, Apple phone support and Apple Genius Bar support are totally separate entities, so my call to Apple support could not be used as the definitive answer to replace the drive. The Genius Bar would have to make that decision for themselves. That is why I would have to go twice). Anyway, right before we hung up, the support representative on the phone just off the cuff said to try a CD/DVD drive laser lens cleaner. I was a little surprised because I always thought these things were frowned upon. I made sure that doing so wouldn't void my warranty and AppleCare support. So I decided to give it a shot. Anything to save me two trips to the Apple Store and the possibility of being without my computer for a day or two. So I went to Target and bought the Memorex Optidisc CD/DVD Lens Cleaner. Popped in the cleaner CD. It did whatever it does with the little brushes that are pasted on the CD. And the CD ejected. Pessimistically, I tried to burn some photos to DVD.A $10 fix, that I should have tried all along.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the right solutions, I guess.I highly recommend getting AppleCare for your Mac products, especially big purchase items like a computer or monitor. I usually frown on extended warranties, but I have used it for a couple of issues after my year warranty ended on my MacBook Pro. And if indeed there was a problem with my SuperDrive, having AppleCare means it gets replaced for *free*. AppleCare is good for 3 years after the purchase of your Apple product. And many times you can find the AppleCare for your product cheaper (e.g., Ebay) than buying it directly from Apple).How to Use a CD Laser Lens Cleaner Compact discs (CDs) are used to store and play back music, videos, and other data files. When overused, the CD can be vulnerable to damage from the laser which reads the data. When the laser light becomes dirty and in need of maintenance, a CD laser lens cleaner can be the simple, quick and non-invasive solution. A CD laser lens cleaner uses micro-brushes and sound optimization tools to remove the dust and dirt from the CD player or computer drive's lens and optimize sound quality.

Failure to clean your lens will affect sound, picture and transfer quality of the disc. Wipe both sides of the CD laser lens cleaner with a microfiber cloth. Apply a gentle, slow circular motion beginning from the inside of the disc to the outside. Power on the CD player or computer and open the CD disc tray. Insert the CD laser lens cleaner and close the tray. Push the "Play" button and wait two to three minutes for the laser lens to clean the inside of the CD player. If your CD player or computer is connected to a screen, you may watch the progress on the monitor. Push the "Stop" button after two or three minutes or until the video indicates the cleaning process is complete. Push "Eject" on the tray, remove the laser lens cleaner and put it back into its case. Memorex: CD/DVD OptiDisc Lens CLeaner If your DVD player, video game console or CD player is skipping or freezing up, try cleaning your laser lens. Take the liquid lens cleaner and dab just a small drop onto the laser lens.

Let it sit for about 10 seconds,... CD technology is new enough that experts disagree about how to clean CDs without causing damage or degrading sound quality. How to Fix the Laser Eye on the Aiwa Three-CD Changer How to Clean CDs With Rubbing Alcohol How to Clean DVD Heads How to Fix a Sticking CD Drive How to Get a CDA Into iTunes How to Repair a Laser Disc PlayerOn October 18, 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released for the first time in the United States. By October 25 of that year, every person who owned one had experienced the frustration of a game that just wouldn’t run properly. Each and every person powered down the system, removed the cartridge, blew into it, and then blew into their system. In a world before the Internet, how did we know this action would result in superior game play? Just more proof that humans are more connected on a psychic level than everyone thinks. We’ve come a long way since blowing into cartridges.

Cartridges gave way to more cartridges and then ultimately to CD-ROMs. When that happened, blowing into systems to clean them out went the way of the dodo . . . or did it? Cleaning a CD-ROM Drive (Without Taking it Apart) How do I know when my CD-ROM drive needs cleaning? Let us discuss some of the symptoms of a CD-ROM drive that needs cleaning. One symptom is that it’s not working. This is a symptom for other things as well, but cleaning your CD-ROM drive might do the trick. Another symptom is the drive is having a hard time reading a disc. A third symptom is a profusion of weird noise while the drive attempts to read a disc or even just when you close your empty drive. A fourth is if your disc skips quite a bit (though that might be the disc, in which case check out How to Clean a CD. These are just a few of the more common symptoms that might necessitate cleaning your CD-ROM drive. The bottom line is this: If your CD-ROM drive isn’t working right, clean it first. If that doesn’t work, clean it again.

If THAT doesn’t work, there’s a good chance there is some other issue than a dirty CD-ROM lens, and you may need to call your local Geek Squad. What do I need to clean my CD-ROM drive? Okay, in spite of my alluring and engaging question in the introduction, DO NOT blow into the CD-ROM drive. Your breath contains moisture that can cause MORE issues than what you have right now—like rendering your CD-ROM drive unsusable ever again. Not what you want. But your idea is close, and the answer is very simple: compressed air. You can buy cans of compressed air at most places that sell electronics and computers, as compressed air is used to clean keyboards and computer towers (and to annoy coworkers and cats). How do I prep my CD-ROM drive for cleaning? Turn on your computer and open the drive. Then turn your computer off again, leaving the CD tray open. (I should note here that it’s better for your computer to let it cycle all the way through its opening process before shutting it down again.

But do as you like.) Remove any disc you may have in the drive before proceeding. How do I clean my CD-ROM drive? Put the red straw-like attachment into the nozzle of the compressed air can. If you have a laptop, place it on the edge of a table with the CD-ROM drive hanging off the edge (indicated in the top half of the picture). Holding the air can perpendicular to the floor (meaning upright—note the bottom half of the picture. It’s unwise to tip or tilt the air can while using it as the gasses that allow for compression can shoot out and this can damage your drive). Insert the end of the red straw-like attachment into the slot and pull the trigger while moving the straw from one end of the slot to the other. Do this two or three times to your satisfaction and then turn on your computer and test the drive. What do I do if that didn’t work? Some videos and “helpful” sites would advocate that you take your CD-ROM drive apart. In many cases, performing this action can invalidate your warranty and even if that isn’t the case for you, you run the risk of permanently damaging your CD-ROM drive.

So what can you do instead? You can call the store or contact the website where you purchased your computer and ask for advice. If your computer is still under warranty there is usually a phone number included in the warranty paperwork that you can call in the event of something like this. Best Buy’s Geek Squad is a helpful resource as well. You can check out their website or call their hotline at 1-800-GEEKSQUAD (1-800-433-5778). Whatever you choose, explain that you tried to clean your CD-ROM drive and it still isn’t working. They should be able to offer you ideas on the next course of action. Some Advice On Cleaning a CD-ROM A CD-ROM is a fairly delicate piece of machinery, so take good care of it. Cleaning it before any symptoms develop is not a bad idea. Use the compressed air wisely and well—it’s a good product for what it does but it has some properties that can be harmful to you and your computer. Don’t throw it in the trash once it’s empty. Many compressed air cans contain toxic and hazardous chemicals and therefore you should take the empty can to a hazardous waste disposal facility.