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To: mr.mark who wrote (3874)	6/2/1999 1:30:00 PM
From: Cheeky Kid	Respond to of 110626

MM, just to add my two cents. I have never cleaned a CDRom on any of my computers. And I read / heard somewhere that you are not suppose to clean CDR lenses. (Not 100% sure on that)

To: mr.mark who wrote (3874)	6/2/1999 1:44:00 PM
From: mr.mark	Respond to of 110626

dave, here's an excerpt from a smart computing article that addresses your question... "Disc Maintenance To get the most from your CD-ROM drive, you only have to remember two things: Keep the drive clean and keep the CD-ROMs clean. The best way to keep the drive clean is to maintain a dust-free office or workstation. Don't open the windows in your office, and keep the pets away from your PC. Also, don't leave the tray hanging out of the drive or prop the door open on the front of the drive. If you think your drive needs a good cleaning, take it to a computer shop or send it to the manufacturer. You shouldn't try to clean it yourself. To keep the CD-ROMs in good shape, you should never touch the data surface of the discs. The best way to hold them is by the edges or with one finger in the hole in the middle of the disc. Store the CD-ROMs in their cases when they're not in use. If you need to clean a CD-ROM, use a soft dry cloth and wipe from the center out. Never wipe in a circular motion." smartcomputing.com :) mark