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| DATE | Aug 12, 2007 |
| TICKET | #334538 |
| STATUS | Closed |
| SUBJECT | Proper cleaning proceedures for DVD/CD d |
| CAT | Computers, Operating Systems, Applications or Connected Devices |
| TYPE | Computer Hardware (RAM, Drives, Video Cards, Motherbaord, CPU, etc) |
| DESC | Video & Multimedia Accessories |
| DESC | |
| PLATFORM | Apple Macintosh (PowerPC G3,G4,G5) |
| MODEL | IMac 15 |
| PROC | 800hrtz |
| RAM | 512 |
| DRIVE | 60gig |
| NAME | Rick |
| USERNAME | rickd1010 |
| TECHNICAL | Lots of Experience |
| ISSUE | Need Advice |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Proper cleaning proceedures for DVD/CD d
rickd1010 - Aug 12, 2007 - 11:28 am
I just replaced the optical drive in my IMac and would like to know how to keep the inside clean. Somehow, using an air can and blowing any debrise to the back ot the enclosure over and over is not wuite the proper way to do things. Can anyone give me any tips on a better way to do this?
earthsaver - Aug 12, 2007 - 12:58 pm
Unless you're inserting grimy discs, I don't understand what could cause your optical drive to get unclean … unless you have cats sleeping and shedding on and around it. I recommend keeping your discs clean (with a lint-free cloth, wipe straight out from the middle). Otherwise, can you elaborate on your scenario?
- Ben
- Ben
rickd1010 - Aug 12, 2007 - 1:31 pm
I have not had the chance yet to take the old drive apart, but I just have the feeling that it ws dust, etc. that caused it to fail in the first place. there is some reason tthat the drive failed in what i feel was a very short time. I am just hoping to keep this issue from arising again. BTW, the drive was almost never ussed to "grimy disks" is hardly the issue I think. Also I don't have cats. but thnx for the input
Cheryl - Aug 12, 2007 - 2:44 pm
Rick,
Sometimes a drive will fail because of bad workmanship from the factory or a faulty chip on the drive's board. Sometimes using an air can can put moisture inside which can cause failure. As the air can gets low the propellent inside will blow out moisture rather than just air.
Most drives are sealed pretty good and prevents dust from getting in. You can open the drive like you are ready to put a disk in and use a flashlight to look inside. If you do see any dust curls, carefully use a tweezer to pull out the dust.
Cheryl
Sometimes a drive will fail because of bad workmanship from the factory or a faulty chip on the drive's board. Sometimes using an air can can put moisture inside which can cause failure. As the air can gets low the propellent inside will blow out moisture rather than just air.
Most drives are sealed pretty good and prevents dust from getting in. You can open the drive like you are ready to put a disk in and use a flashlight to look inside. If you do see any dust curls, carefully use a tweezer to pull out the dust.
Cheryl
rickd1010 - Aug 13, 2007 - 1:39 pm
Hey Cheryl,
I think you hit my question right on the head. That is exactly what I was trying to find out!!!! I'm going with bad parts or manufacrure's defects since I had the optical go out on 2 Macs that were purchased on the same day back in 2002. there was the IMac and also a G4 Quicksilver that borh had the drives go out within about 6 weeks of each other. Of course Apple would never admit to that - LOL
Thnx again,
Rick
I think you hit my question right on the head. That is exactly what I was trying to find out!!!! I'm going with bad parts or manufacrure's defects since I had the optical go out on 2 Macs that were purchased on the same day back in 2002. there was the IMac and also a G4 Quicksilver that borh had the drives go out within about 6 weeks of each other. Of course Apple would never admit to that - LOL
Thnx again,
Rick
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