Re: "No Disc" error when trying to read DVDs

Jacko <jacko2401@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

I presume in your point of view then that cleaner discs are too hyped
up for what they actually say they do?

I have done some more tests and found the following:
- Tried a 2/3 CDs and they play straight away.
- Tried a few more DVDs at random and some play ok (or at least get to
the menu and start playing the movie) and others have the same effect
as what I initially described. I tried several DVDs from the series I
have of Family Guy and none worked. Tried some random movies and some
of these worked. I can't seem to pin it down as ALL these play ok on
my main Sony DVD player.

If it is not worth the effort of a lens cleaner and getting a
replacement lens (or other part for the player) will be to troublesome
I think I may have to resign myself to buying a new DVD player. I
don't like throwing things away if I can help it but I suppose you
can't expect things to last forever. I've had this player since 2005
so it's done ok to last that long. Any suggestions on a make that will
have the reputation to last longer?

It's still worth taking 10 minutes, opening the thing up, and cleaning
the lens manually. Since it does play some DVDs, it may just be dirty
enough to be marginal.

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