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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: guar on January 22, 2003, 10:51:03 AM

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: guar on January 22, 2003, 10:51:03 AM

Ok, I realize this may be the wrong  forum but here I go.
Anyone ever clean the lens on their gamecube? I was at EB games today and they said that there is no lens cleaner disc.
I checked a gamecube forum and could find no info. My GCN
is working fine, I was just wondering what to do if problems
arise. I\'m guessing one would use something like a moistened
q-tip on the lens? Thanks ahead for any input.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: Seed_Of_Evil on January 22, 2003, 03:12:27 PM

Don\'t clean any lenses, let the experts to gain their money.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: Silent D on January 23, 2003, 12:45:47 AM

^^^
Yeah, best not to mess with delicate things such as lenses. Leave it to those with the know-how. :)

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: JP on January 23, 2003, 04:37:53 AM

I\'ve actually cleaned the lense on my PS2 myself. I searched the web on how to properly take the case off coz if you\'re not careful you can damage the datacable from the dvdrom. After that it was a piece of cake. Just used a q-tip and some alcohol and gently wiped the lense off. I dunno how hard it is to open the GC but I\'m sure it isn\'t that hard.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: guar on January 23, 2003, 07:27:55 AM

Actually the lens is exposed in the gamecube. I just wasn\'t sure if
rubbing alcohol would hurt it.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: Paul on January 24, 2003, 07:48:57 PM

Just put it into your washing machine and remember to put lots of washing liquid.

Guarantee to work.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: Seed_Of_Evil on January 25, 2003, 02:39:42 AM

Quote

Originally posted by guar
Actually the lens is exposed in the gamecube. I just wasn\'t sure if
rubbing alcohol would hurt it.

Is that a joke buddy?

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: JP on January 25, 2003, 07:37:34 AM

Quote

Originally posted by guar
Actually the lens is exposed in the gamecube. I just wasn\'t sure if
rubbing alcohol would hurt it.

Oh ok, kinda like the PSX then. Only seen the GC in pictures so I didn\'t know. Should be a piece of cake then.

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: guar on January 25, 2003, 09:43:12 AM

Thanks JP

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: FatalXception on January 25, 2003, 03:40:48 PM

If you really want to be carefull, don\'t use a q-tip, it may leave lint.  Go to a photography store, and buy some lens paper (it\'s super soft, lint free paper for cleaning)... or use kim-wipes, or some other computer screen cleaning item.  

Then use a non abrasive fluid, I use Swish CRT cleaner (again, it\'s for monitors, but works wonders on camera lenses, or fine optics).

Guaranteed not to mess up clear items :).

Title: Gamecube lens cleaning
Post by: JP on January 26, 2003, 02:54:09 AM

Quote

Originally posted by FatalXception
If you really want to be carefull, don\'t use a q-tip, it may leave lint.  Go to a photography store, and buy some lens paper (it\'s super soft, lint free paper for cleaning)... or use kim-wipes, or some other computer screen cleaning item.  

Then use a non abrasive fluid, I use Swish CRT cleaner (again, it\'s for monitors, but works wonders on camera lenses, or fine optics).

Guaranteed not to mess up clear items :).

Yeah that might be the best idea. But you should be able to see if any lint stays on tho. But yeah, do what Fatal said :)