How To Clean a Car CD Player That Skips

Everybody still listens to CDs even though there is other music listening options out there such as using aux or Bluetooth. Compact Disc based sound provides the best sound quality on the right type of car audio system. If you have noticed that your car CD player keeps skipping, then eject the disc to see if its dirty or scratched. If the disc looks in bad condition, then using some cleaning solution and a lint-free cloth to remove any marks. If the disc is skipping badly then there might be deep scratches that can't be removed. If this is the case, you will need to purchase a replacement or if you have made a backup copy that would come in use. Slot loading CD players tend to gather dust and dirt on the laser after a while, this is a problem with all disc drives, from game consoles to DVD players. This article will help you clean a car CD player that skips all the time using a cleaning kit.

1) The cleaning kit will contain the cleaning disc and the cleaning solution. You will notice that there are small brushes on the disc. These make contact when the disc is spinning fast, cleaning the lens of the laser.

2) Press the eject button on your slot-loading CD player to remove any current disc.

3) You will now need to prepare the cleaning disc. Apply three drops of cleaning solution onto each soft brush that is placed on the shiny side of the disc.

4) Insert this disc with the silver shiny side facing downwards. It will play a track of its choice automatically when inserted.

5) Leave the disc in the skipping car CD player for 1 minute. This will provide it enough time to spin in circles provide a nice clean disc drive.

I hope this guide helps you clean a Car CD player that skips, I have tried it with many slot-loading CD players and this method always works. Sometimes, if the car stereo is very old, the laser might be on its way out and you would need to replace the entire car radio.

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