So, how do i clean the lens on my ao5 ?

[rob_5]

Bought a new writer as my ao5 was playing up.
Just thought i'd try cleaning the lens before i bin it but dont know where to start.

Any advice or links appreciated.

Thanks.

[Ogs]

im not sure but i think its cleaned with one of those standard cd lens cleaners that are like a CD but with bristles on the underneath ... or maybe a can of air

[blobbyrob]

Got this info from someone else but haven't tried it myself. Might be worth a try if your gonna bin it anyway.

Obviously this will involve opening the unit up.

Get a cotton bud and put that in some isopropyl alcohol
then clean the lens in a circular motion but do this slow no pressure on it at all
then get another cotton bud and dry the lens in a circular motion.

Apparently Meth's will also do the trick. Hope this helps ya.

[Jesterrace]

DO NOT GET A CD WITH THE BRUSH ON IT!!!!!!! Those scratch up your lens. Honestly the method listed by blobbyrob or canned air would be your two best bets. I would personally opt for the canned air option before going with the alcohol cleaning method though.

[Ziggy Miggy]

when mi pioneer 104 stopped working last time , I pulled it apart & accross the lens was was a hair.

It would record fine for a while & then just stop for no reason.

Look closely at the lens , is there dirt on it or obstruction?

Methyl spirit can remove more than you might want in some cases & a cd with little brushes........only if you want to buy a new drive in my opinion.