Product for cleaning PS3 lens? - Blu-ray Forum

bluearth · 02-02-2007, 03:30 AM

I'm wondering what should I use to clean the PS3 lens

Lots of lens cleaners at the stores say do not use on video game consoles. I'm worried that others may not have this warning but will still damage the lens

Is there any official PS3 lens cleaning disc out there? I've had my PS3 on for maybe 200 hours in dusty places and I've heard that you should clean your lens every 10 hours so I'm really worried

I want the lens to last as long as possible. And one more thing, does using the PS3 to copy mp3s and other files to it's HDD shorten the lifespan of the lens/motor at all?

Thanks

Blue · 02-02-2007, 07:59 AM

I would suggest if ain't broke, don't fix it. I would not put any of those lens cleaners near a blu-ray player. If and when it does need cleaning take it to a proper repair place. As for wearing it out, unless being silly like running it 24x7, I'm sure Sony will have designed it not to fall apart too quickly. If you have specific concerns contact your Sony dealer. If just a question in general I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm sure there are a number of people that have given it a good work out over the last few months. There have been plenty of posts about perceived issues, the HD-DVD fanboys would be spouting FUD like a whales blow hole, if they even got a whiff of it being unreliable. For sure there will have to be a few lemons with a 1,000,000 plus players out there, and I'm sure Sony will resolve the situation quickly.

bluearth · 02-02-2007, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the advice

When/if the PS3 has trouble or stops reading discs, which will most likely be years down the road like PS2, I will simply ship it to Sony for them to clean/fix.

Good idea to not risk any 3rd party cleaners

4K display · 10-28-2008, 07:30 PM

Realizing this thread is almost 2 yrs old, I was wondering if anyone has come across any 'safe to use' lens cleaners for the PS3 since then?

I'm having issues with BD movies and games although DVDs and CDs still work fine, and I really don't want to send out my PS3 unless absolutely necessary.

CptGreedle · 10-28-2008, 07:32 PM

I heard TDK has released a BD lens cleaning kit. Anything that is designed FOR Blu-ray should be fine, but don't use the DVD/CD ones.

http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/...eaning_kit.php

UPDATE:
Maxell too:
http://www.jr.com/maxell/pe/MAX_BLURAYCLNER/

hardcore_canadian · 10-28-2008, 07:35 PM

But aren't you not supposed to use those kind of things in Slot Loading Machines?

CptGreedle · 10-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Well the Maxell one says it works with the PS3... so I don't really know if there is a problem with that or not... in fact they both advertise that

SoCalTiger · 10-28-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Well the Maxell one says it works with the PS3... so I don't really know if there is a problem with that or not... in fact they both advertise that

So then who will be the first to volunteer to try these out? =)

4K display · 10-28-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funsocaltiger

So then who will be the first to volunteer to try these out? =)

I'm working on it...

Thx guys

CptGreedle · 10-28-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funsocaltiger

So then who will be the first to volunteer to try these out? =)

Thanks for volunteering to try these out for us funsocaltiger!

But really, I would but I don't think I need it.
Maybe we can find reviews first.

CptGreedle · 10-28-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4K display

I'm working on it...

Thx guys

heh. good luck!

02-02-2007, 03:30 AM	#1
bluearth Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:2	Product for cleaning PS3 lens? I'm wondering what should I use to clean the PS3 lens Lots of lens cleaners at the stores say do not use on video game consoles. I'm worried that others may not have this warning but will still damage the lens Is there any official PS3 lens cleaning disc out there? I've had my PS3 on for maybe 200 hours in dusty places and I've heard that you should clean your lens every 10 hours so I'm really worried I want the lens to last as long as possible. And one more thing, does using the PS3 to copy mp3s and other files to it's HDD shorten the lifespan of the lens/motor at all? Thanks

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02-02-2007, 07:59 AM	#2
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	I would suggest if ain't broke, don't fix it. I would not put any of those lens cleaners near a blu-ray player. If and when it does need cleaning take it to a proper repair place. As for wearing it out, unless being silly like running it 24x7, I'm sure Sony will have designed it not to fall apart too quickly. If you have specific concerns contact your Sony dealer. If just a question in general I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm sure there are a number of people that have given it a good work out over the last few months. There have been plenty of posts about perceived issues, the HD-DVD fanboys would be spouting FUD like a whales blow hole, if they even got a whiff of it being unreliable. For sure there will have to be a few lemons with a 1,000,000 plus players out there, and I'm sure Sony will resolve the situation quickly.

02-02-2007, 03:34 PM	#3
bluearth Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:2	Thanks for the advice When/if the PS3 has trouble or stops reading discs, which will most likely be years down the road like PS2, I will simply ship it to Sony for them to clean/fix. Good idea to not risk any 3rd party cleaners

10-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
4K display Active Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:1	Realizing this thread is almost 2 yrs old, I was wondering if anyone has come across any 'safe to use' lens cleaners for the PS3 since then? I'm having issues with BD movies and games although DVDs and CDs still work fine, and I really don't want to send out my PS3 unless absolutely necessary.

10-28-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I heard TDK has released a BD lens cleaning kit. Anything that is designed FOR Blu-ray should be fine, but don't use the DVD/CD ones. http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/...eaning_kit.php UPDATE: Maxell too: http://www.jr.com/maxell/pe/MAX_BLURAYCLNER/

10-28-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	But aren't you not supposed to use those kind of things in Slot Loading Machines?

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