How to clean an optical CD DVD drive that is not reading disks anymore

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[Erowens]

Thank you random internet guy with an accent. You're a lifesaver.
My media collection is primarily blue ray. And i prefer an HTPC to a dedicated player, which is why i still have an optical drive in 2022.

[Chuck--]

"Making things much harder to be repaired..." But it still made for a great video. Your slow but building frustration with the unit is a feeling that I could relate with.

[godwinalex]

The final technique, worked for me, I'm glad that i was able to fix my bluray drive

[leandro]

You make amazing content aimed at helping people, sharing knowledge and helping the environment, that's amazing these days. I have this exact same optical drive and apparently it died from the diode as well. It's absurd that corporations don't worry about the damage that planned obsolescence causes, all they want is to cut costs, it's a huge lack of respect. Your phrase about technology evolving in the wrong direction is correct, that's exactly what it is about. Thank you very much friend for taking the time to share high level knowledge, excellent research work.

[blutey]

Thanks for this guide. My DVD rewriter stopped reading disks with read errors. Took it apart using your guide and cleaned the lens with some alcohol. The lens didn't look dirty, so didn't hold out much hope.
However, it seems to have brought it back to life. Fingers crossed it lasts.

[charlesgoepel]

Hello friend, I am in a similar situation with a Toshiba/Samsung SH-216 DVD and CD read write optical disc drive (ODD) very similar to the unit you attempted to repair. At first, I was disappointed that you could not find the root cause of the problem. I learned several things, how to remove the front door, thanks. I learned how to release the retaining mechanism from ribbon cables.You are a patient man. I learned how to remove and reuse the spinning magnet which holds the disc in place. I'm sure there are several more things that I haven't given you credit for. Good luck in your future repairs.Thanks !!

[SimonSlothindianer]

The moving mechanism was stucked in my drive. I tried your recommendations and it worked! Thank you so much for this video - it saved my optical drive :)

[blastcoop]

Very detailed explanation while doing it in detail, thank you for your video. It really helped me a lot. I was going to install some of my old pc games on my pc but my cd drive is somehow messed up. I am going to fix it right now using your video. Thank you.

[mrmullett]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video and will have a go with my "dead" DVD drive. Thank you very much.

[roddri]

Thanks to your guide I was able to fix mine, it works wonderfully. thank you

[aathithyaak]

You are the man!!😎😎
Tried your steps and it is fixed! Not sure how long it's gonna last..

[benoySimon]

Thank you Sir. Kind of you to share the valuable experience and help others. Best wishes.

[FAndrixx]

i tried to clean the lens with some alcohol and it did works thanks a lot!!!

[kuuv]

Excellent video! Thank you my friend!

[bobyork]

Thanks for your efforts in putting this video together.
I have a Panasonic DMR-EH59, a stand alone DVD recorder w/ built-in HDD. It wouldn't read disc's that were recorded or recognize blank disc's to write.
Cleaning the lens on laser has seemed to solve the problem but while inside the DVD section, I noticed the one rail appears to have no lube on it.
What specifically is that grease/ lube you are using? It said 'Vaselina' on your container. Looks like a lithium or silicone based sort of grease? I appreciate your help. Thanks much..

[windowsxpprofessional]

Thanks for telling not to look into laser and video was helpful 😁

[dubsuesuedub]

Enjoyed your video. I am trying to tear down my Samsung CD-Master 40E Model SC-140. I am trying to completely remove the tray, but I can not find the release mechanism. It is not like the one in your video. Can you please tell me how I might release the tray to completely remove it? Any help is appreciated.

[johndaarteest]

Great video, thank you for this content, can I ask: is that Vaseline you are using to grease (Petroleum Jelly)?

[dudedude]

What is the name of the grease that you use in the video? Thank you