DVD Writer Repair Revival

DON'T THROW AWAY A DEAD DVD WRITER !!!

Yes, DVD Writer Repair / Revival is possible !
If the Dvd Writer is being detected and appears in the Hardware list, it can most often be revived !

Here's how to do it :

Items needed :
1) Philips Screw Driver.
2) Toilet Paper.
3) Silicone Grease (Petroleum Jelly i.e Vaselene will also do).

Procedure :
1) Disconnect the cables and un mount the device from the Computer Cabinet.
2) Take off all the four screws at the bottom of the Dvd writer and take off the bottom cover.
3) Manually eject the Tray by inserting a long pin into the eject hole (on the front panel, just below the tray).
4) Place the device right side up and Gently take off the top cover.
5) Locate the Lens ; it is a small glass circle not more than 2-3 Millimeters in diameter and is usually at the center of the mechanism encased in a black/cream housing.
6) Gently Brush the lens with the Toilet Paper. DO NOT RUB BY PRESSING YOUR FINGER ! Brush it with only the Paper lightly.
7) On one side of the device, you will find the Stepper Guide which looks somewhat like a corkscrew. Apply a thin coat of the silicone grease / vaselene on it, do the same on the smooth shiny rod on the other side of the device.
8) Replace the top cover.
9) Replace the bottom cover and fit all four screws.
10) Gently push in the Tray.

You are Done !!! The device should work fine now. If it doesn't, then it's time to scrap it !