Like all other electronic devices, a car CD player can start acting up after a while. The CDs start to jump, it may indicate some problems in the CD player instead of the disc going bad. The most common problem is a dirty lens in the player. An unclean lens can not only ruin the player but also damage the disc permanently. You have to know how to clean a car CD player to prevent the device from the stop functioning.
We are going to explain the proper way of cleaning such a device. The correct cleaning methods will not only restore the player’s functionality but also keep it in a new condition for years.
Manual cleaning of a car CD player is quite laborious because you have to disassemble the entire unit. So, cleaning the lens means you have to dismount the CD player and then dismantle all the parts, which could be difficult for a person without any technical knowledge.
So, we are going to apply an easy method that does not involve doing all these tasks. This DIY method will cost less than $10.
When the prepping is done, the cleaning does not involve much work. All you have to do is insert the disc into the CD player and wait for a couple of rounds of spinning.
The player will eject the disc after a few seconds because of the cloth strip attached to it. Insert disc again and repeat this process 4 to 5 times. Now, play the player and insert a working CD to see if it is still skipping. If the problem is still there, insert the previous CD a couple more times. This is how to clean a car CD player.
