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Title:Welcome to the CD Notes Conference
Notice:Welcome to COOKIE
Moderator:COOKIE::ROLLOW
Created:Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1517
Total number of notes:13349

847.0. "moderator asking stupid questions." by JAWS::PELKEY (You bought a Guitar to Punish ur ma.) Thu Aug 06 1987 11:18

    	Does anyone have an information regarding regular maintenance
    of the laser head on a CD player ?  Also, is there a recommended
    time to clean the disks themselves ?
    
    	I've had my CD player for going on two years now, never had
    a problem, but I've heard the the CD Cleaning devices that are out
    should be in every home with a CD Player.  But where I've never
    had trouble, I found the point disputable.  I could see it
    neccessary if the Discs were in my car however, this is not
    the case.
    
    	I've read notes in the conference on how to repair scratches
    buy using Tooth paste, car wax, etc, and also cleaning with water
    and soft towels.  SO does one need the CD Cleaners ?  Why ?  I've
    never had trouble with my discs or my player, but if there is a
    recommended cleaing schedule, I'd be grateful for the information.

    /ray
    
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847.1a damp cloth...DSSDEV::STRANGEBeing for the benefit of Mr. KiteThu Aug 06 1987 11:4310
    I don't think the CD cleaners are necessary.  I haven't had any
    problems in the two years I've been collecting CDs.  A damp cloth
    (with alcohol, if necessary) should clean a disc as well as any fancy 
    cleaner.  As far as the laser lens, I'm not sure.  I'd say don't
    question it as long as it works.  I think you can get cleaner discs
    that will clean off the lens, but I haven't needed one yet.  Actually,
    a can of dust-off (refrigerant) would probably suffice for any dust
    that would get on the lens.
    
    	Steve
847.2Don't buy anythingPDVAX::P_DAVISPeter Davis (aka SARAH::P_DAVIS)Thu Aug 06 1987 14:4910
    I've played hundreds of discs on my player over the last couple
    of years, and never had a problem that required more than blowing
    on the disc and re-inserting it.  I think all the fancy disc and
    laser cleaners are just the inevitable attempts to create markets
    for products that nobody needs.
    
    You can clean the disc with a damp cloth.  Just be sure that you're
    wiping motion goes from the center outward.  Never wipe in circles
    around the disc.  Otherwise, you risc making fine scratches that
    run parallel to the data tracks.
847.3JAWS::PELKEYYou bought a Guitar to Punish ur ma.Thu Aug 06 1987 15:3910
    This then as I thought.  Another marketing plow to empty our
    wallets.  Great.  I'm glad I asked.
    
    I consume dust off at industrial levels cleaing camera equipment,
    so I've always got a can hanging around.  I've never had to
    clean off the lens but I'm sure eventually I'll want to do this
    with a quick blast of air.
    
    Thanks guys.
    
847.4Farmers' market(ing)AIAG::BILLMERSMeyer Billmers, AI ApplicationsFri Aug 07 1987 13:583
Re: .3
I  knew  it was just another marketing plow! Probably meant for the magnetic
fields inside the CD.
847.5Don't fix something that's not brokenSTAR::JACOBIPaul Jacobi - VAX/VMS DevelopmentFri Aug 07 1987 14:578
    
    RE: .2 
    
    Amen!
    
    
    							-Paul
    
847.6The lens is not impossible to cleanCTHULU::YERAZUNISVAXstation Repo ManWed Aug 12 1987 14:549
    I did manage to get some crud on my lens, while fixing the worn
    worm-gear inside my D-7.  
    	
    Rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip worked fine.  I'm listening to the repaired
    player even as I type.
     
    Just be gentle, folks.  It probably is pretty delicate.  Certainly
    a multicoat lens as well, so don't try and scrub it clean.
    
847.7use lens cleaner to clean your lensGENRAL::SEAGLEIgnore the experts...bomb Mars NOW!Wed Aug 12 1987 19:4711
    re: .6
    
>    Just be gentle, folks.  It probably is pretty delicate.  Certainly
>    a multicoat lens as well, so don't try and scrub it clean.

    In light of this you might consider using Kodak lens cleaning solution
    and a Q-tip next time.  Some rubbing alcohols might leave a residue
    while this lens cleaner does not.  You will find it at your local
    camera shop for about $2.00/bottle.
    
    David.