DVD Jumping

[darkangel]

Howdey Guys,

Just two qucik question, my dvd player in my computer seems to be jumping on all my DVD's and so i think the lens is dirty but it only seems to be on my dvd's and not on my normal disks so first question:

1) Does the hardware use diffrent lenses for dvd's and normal cd's?

and the second question:

If it does then what can be done to get it cleaned, what product do i buy to get it cleaned?

Thanks

 

[Me__2001]

i believe they use different lenses, i dont know how you could clean it though, maybe one of those discs that are supposed to work although i dont understand how they do it

 

[itsme]

i believe they use different lenses, i dont know how you could clean it though, maybe one of those discs that are supposed to work although i dont understand how they do it

The cleaning disc has a little brush attached to it. That’s how it works

Maplin £4.56

 

[crazylegs]

You could run one of those disc cleaners through it they sometimes help...But those lasers are easy to knock out of line so be careful if you go lookin any further as calibration can be costly and its usually cheaper to buy a new dvd Player than mess around getting a repair....


Normally once they start playing up it's time to replace the unit...

 

[Me__2001]

The cleaning disc has a little brush attached to it. That’s how it works

Maplin £4.56

so thats how its done

 

[davidbudden]

you could also try a dvd spray like this...
http://www.cleaner-systems.co.uk/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=47

i use it for cds and dvds with a soft cloth and that could help. Also do the lens thing...

 

[PotGuy]

I would definately use the cleaning cd - has always worked for me

of course ive never tried it in a computer cd drive, but whats the difference?

 

[itsme]

I would definately use the cleaning cd - has always worked for me

of course ive never tried it in a computer cd drive, but whats the difference?

I use one all the time! in the car>on PCs>in fact everything that plays DVD/CD No problem just follow the instructions