13287 1512 Technology Home Electronics Stereo Equipment true Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:15:37 -0700 /system/videos/1/87/32/01/13287.flv Instructional, cleaning, Optical Disc, Skipping Music, audio, video, Lasar, DVD How To Clean an Optical Disc Player http://www.howcast.com/videos/13287-How-To-Clean-an-Optical-Disc-Player http://www.howcast.com/videos/13287-How-To-Clean-an-Optical-Disc-Player/edit approved 111 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=13287"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=13287" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 jantanjo http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/Picture_9_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 3975 false false false 39145 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/20.jpg Disconnect the player Unplug your disc player and disconnect all the audio cables.

]]> 39146 2 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/27.jpg Put it on a level surface Put your disc player on a level surface, like a table or desk.

]]> 39147 3 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/30.jpg Unscrew the cover Remove the screws that secure the cover.

]]> 39149 4 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/40.jpg Remove the cover Remove the cover.

]]> 39150 5 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/43.jpg Plug it in Plug the power cable of your disc player into an outlet.

]]> 39151 6 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/48.jpg Eject the tray Eject your disc player’s tray or carousel, if it has one.

]]> 39152 7 58 Warning Cleaning a disc player that is plugged in may result in electric shock. If the tray will stay ejected with the power off, unplug your disc player now. If not, proceed with caution.

]]> 39153 8 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/65.jpg Find the lens Locate your player’s laser lens. This should be beneath where the tray or carousel sits when it is closed.

]]> 39154 9 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/71.jpg Remove cover If your disc player contains a lens cover held in place by screws, remove it with a small screwdriver.

]]> 39155 10 78 Warning Be careful not to look directly into the laser behind the lens. It can cause permanent eye damage.

]]> 39156 11 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/81.jpg Clean the lens Lightly brush the surface of the lens with a cotton swab.

]]> 39157 12 87 Tip If the lens is especially dirty, you can wet the end of the swab with a drop of rubbing alcohol.

]]> 39158 13 91 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/91.jpg Screw on cover Screw the lens cover back into place if applicable.

]]> 39160 14 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/95.jpg Replace the cover Replace the cover and its screws.

]]> 39159 15 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/95.jpg Close the tray Close the player’s tray or carousel.

]]> 39161 16 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/13287/98.jpg Reconnect the player Reconnect the disc player to the rest of the stereo, if necessary. Now rock on.

]]> 39267 17 104 Fact The first audio CD released was ABBA’s “The Visitor” in 1981

]]> 1512 167990 How To Replace a Turntable Needle AssignmentGuide 4748 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:47:48 -0700 6 bry9000 ]]> 267 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/90/79/16/167990.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, home, electronics Technology Home Electronics Stereo Equipment 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/167990/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/167990-How-To-Replace-a-Turntable-Needle 1512 179923 How To Clean a Cassette Player AssignmentGuide 2533 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:03:25 -0700 4 michaelrsanchez ]]> 78 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/23/99/17/179923.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, clean Technology Home Electronics Stereo Equipment 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/179923/Picture_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/179923-How-To-Clean-a-Cassette-Player 1512 224213 How To Convert Cassettes To Digital Music Files AssignmentGuide 506 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:17:18 -0700 1 rbechtel43 ]]> 82 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/42/85/25/258542.flv converting,cassettes,digital,music,files,computer,transfering,equipment,old,soundfiles,audio,CDs Technology Home Electronics Stereo Equipment 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/224213/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/224213-How-To-Convert-Cassettes-To-Digital-Music-Files 1511 462 How To Clean Your iPod AssignmentGuide 7753 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:40:05 -0800 14 nforman ]]> 83 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/62/04/462.flv clean, cleaning, DIY, Do It Yourself, electronics, Essential Skills, I, i-Pod, Instructional, iPod, Learn to, Mac, mp3, player, Pod, tech, technology, Tips, tutorial, wash, washing Technology Home Electronics Portable Music & Video Players 4 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/462/10_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/462-How-To-Clean-Your-iPod 1511 2632 How To Use Your iPod As a Backup Hard Drive AssignmentGuide 4639 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:53:23 -0700 9 ftremblay ]]> 87 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/32/26/2632.flv back, back-up, backing, data, DIY, Do It Yourself, drive, electronics, Essential Skills, files, hard, home, Instructional, iPod, Learn to, Mac, music, player, portable, store, storing, tech, technology, Tips, tutorial, up, use, using Technology Home Electronics Portable Music & Video Players 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2632/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/2632-How-To-Use-Your-iPod-As-a-Backup-Hard-Drive 1511 51426 How To Clean Your iPod Earbuds AssignmentGuide 8160 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:15:28 -0700 26 michaelrsanchez ]]> 75 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/26/14/05/51426.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, clean Technology Home Electronics Portable Music & Video Players 6 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/51426/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/51426-How-To-Clean-Your-iPod-Earbuds 1764 218280 How To Buy a New Camcorder AssignmentGuide 577 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:32:23 -0700 2 Turnwall ]]> 88 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/50/27/23/232750.flv camcorder, buy, new, camera, videocamera, film, record video, electronics, home electronics, video Technology Home Electronics Audio & Video Equipment 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218280/buy_a_new_camcorder_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/218280-How-To-Buy-a-New-Camcorder 1470 259465 How To Enable Half-Star Ratings in iTunes on a Mac AssignmentGuide 148 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:04:53 -0700 0 stevenkittinger ]]> 40 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/39/47/26/264739.flv iTunes,Mac,computer,music,ratings Technology 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259465/halfitunes_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/259465-How-To-Enable-HalfStar-Ratings-in-iTunes-on-a-Mac 1473 206962 How To Install a Nintendo Wii AssignmentGuide 1025 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:05:01 -0700 3 Truedoogie ]]> 90 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/62/69/20/206962.flv nintendo, wii, install, installation, videogames, system, Console, controller, cables, technology Technology Computer & Video Games Video Game Consoles 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206962/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/206962-How-To-Install-a-Nintendo-Wii 1473 224217 How To Install an Xbox 360 AssignmentGuide 717 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:32:25 -0700 3 Asad1087 ]]> 76 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/34/54/23/235434.flv xbox,360,installing,setting,up,using,playing,game,consoles,video,games,hooking Technology Computer & Video Games Video Game Consoles 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/224217/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/224217-How-To-Install-an-Xbox-360 1487 117134 How To Make a Pink-Eraser Casing For Your USB Drive AssignmentGuide 9237 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:32:10 -0800 8 distilled ]]> 120 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/34/71/11/117134.flv computer, harddrive, making, constructing, projects, science, technology, storage, crafts Technology Computer Hardware Data Storage Devices 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/117134/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/117134-How-To-Make-a-PinkEraser-Casing-For-Your-USB-Drive 1488 54257 How To Choose a New Computer AssignmentGuide 28410 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:15:34 -0700 34 QuintinBarry ]]> 175 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/57/42/05/54257.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, computer Technology Computer Hardware Desktop Computers 8 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/54257/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/54257-How-To-Choose-a-New-Computer 1492 127178 How To Refill an Ink Cartridge AssignmentGuide 14794 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:04:01 -0800 6 heroicarts ]]> 93 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/78/71/12/127178.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, electronics Technology Computer Hardware Printers 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127178/Picture_6_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/127178-How-To-Refill-an-Ink-Cartridge 1492 258308 How To Set Your Default Printer on a PC AssignmentGuide 186 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:33:13 -0700 0 daisakug ]]> 71 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/64/74/26/267464.flv PC,printer,default setup.computer,print,convenient Technology Computer Hardware Printers 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/258308/SetDefaultPrinteronPC_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png http://www.howcast.com/videos/258308-How-To-Set-Your-Default-Printer-on-a-PC