Cd unit head cleaner
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I have a buddy who works on electronics and he says only way to get them really clean is to pull apart and clean the lasers with the correct type of cleaner using cotton swabs/ q tips ,,, I could never fig out how putting a disk in would actually clean anything so that's how I get my cd ,,cassette tape or vcr heads cleaned,,,drink a beer and watch him do his magic LOL!!!!
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Don't you have a lens cleaner for your home stereo/disc/bluray cleaner? Scroggdawg gave the best answer (regarding cleaning solution and Q tips) but not always necessary unless a typical lens cleaner does not do the job. If you go that route ya may be able to find longer wooden stick Q tips at a place like Radio Shack.
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my buddy does use the long q tip type swabs,,,must be specific for cleaning electronics ,,,not sure if you could get to the laser or not without takeing it apart but might be able to,,, worst case scenario if after cleaning if it still isn't right is the laser sometimes needs adjusted,, I have burnt cds and some decks are picky about what brand cd you use also,,must be the reflective material differences ,,hope ya get it figured out
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As owner of a car audio shop for 19 years, don't waste your money. CD cleaners are a scam as well as FM boosters.
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I have a buddy who works on electronics and he says only way to get them really clean is to pull apart and clean the lasers with the correct type of cleaner using cotton swabs/ q tips ,,, I could never fig out how putting a disk in would actually clean anything so that's how I get my cd ,,cassette tape or vcr heads cleaned,,,drink a beer and watch him do his magic LOL!!!!
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