How to Clean a DVD Player

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Last Updated: August 26, 2023

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Does your DVD player need a spring clean? Don't know how to clean it? Read on...

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These will likely get jammed if you forget to remove them.
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Never wipe down the back of your DVD Player!
This will gently remove any dirt inside the DVD player mechanism. This may take a while.
You can now enjoy your movies a little bit more by knowing that your DVD player is clean.

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How do I clean a DVD disk?

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Use rubbing alcohol or a spray glass cleaner.

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What can I do if some DVD's play, and others don't?

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Try your DVDs in other players. If they don't work there, they might be damaged or need cleaning. Otherwise, it is possible that your DVD player lens has weakened.

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What should I do if my DVD player says "no disc" after putting it in?

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First, clean the disc. Then, clean the laser lens. If it still does this, take to be repaired.

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Clean the lens if you're experiencing playback problems.

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Never use a soggy cloth. Make sure it's only damp.

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Clean your DVD Player once every few months.

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Do NOT Playback your 'Lens Cleaning Disc' more than once at a time. If played excessively it will scratch your DVD lens.

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Never clean your DVD Player when it is plugged into the mains or TV.

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Never use a wet cloth.

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Never disassemble your DVD Player. Not only will this invalidate your warranty but you will probably destroy your DVD Player.

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