Cleanning PS3 blu-ray drive

[AliceT]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! If you arent having any problems, there is no reason to ever use a cleaning kit on any drive.

[thegline]

The only time IMO you should need to clean them is if you live in an area with a very high pollen count or dust problem, or if it's a smoking environment.

[sticks4legs]

I agree 100% to stay away from lens cleaners. Not only are they a gimic but I have had them take out my Denon DVD and a Sony DVD player.

If you want your lens cleaned, take it apart and hit it with some air, or get it done by a pro..

[1million]

The Blu-Ray drive is perhaps the pride and joy of the PS3, so like all good thoughtful owners would do, its best to give it a good cleaning sometime in its lifetime

Youtube video

I don't think this would be required this early in the PS3's lifespan but watch very nice video on youtube.

[Theunknownguest]

Originally Posted by AliceT

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! If you arent having any problems, there is no reason to ever use a cleaning kit on any drive.

My ps3 is broke...should I have used the cleaning kit? How do I fix the laser now that it don't work?


Semper Fi

[duggie walker]

My laser packed in on my first PS3. Couldn't play games or blu-rays, but DVDs were ok. I followed the procedure in the youtube video linked to above, and - though it was like playing a very tense game of Operation - to my utter amazement, it actually worked. I got another six or seven months out of it before it gave up again.

I'm no great shakes with technology so it is do-able. Not fun, but do-able. But be very careful, especially when dismantling the PS3. Make sure you label all the screws you take out. Don't cut corners - read all the info online, watch the videos, use the right screwdrivers and tools.

Good luck.

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by Theunknownguest

My ps3 is broke...should I have used the cleaning kit? How do I fix the laser now that it don't work?


Semper Fi

Why dosen`t work ? did you try several media like BR , dvd , cd ??? My BR drive in my 80G died after the famous update 3.0 , i open it clean the lens and it work for the length of 1 movie ( anyone who is not familiar with electronics should `t do this - theres a video in youtube explaining step by step ) and i was always getting the same error code , i bought a new drive truth ebay and its working .

[stevo4264]

Originally Posted by alicet

if it ain't broke, don't fix it! If you arent having any problems, there is no reason to ever use a cleaning kit on any drive.

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