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paul surden Posted on Dec 15, 2012
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Can the laser in cd player be cleaned or repaired?

Bought pickup used.cd player never worked

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There are many different types of CD lens cleaners on the market. Get the best you can afford and try it. If a heavy smoker owned the truck before you, it could have a film on the lens. It might remove it, it might not. The lens can be cleaned with denatured alcohol but, if you don't get all the residue or film off, or scratch the lens or get the head back to the proper start position, it still won't work. Either way, you will have a good cleaner for your home electronics.

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