This DVD Rom is known for getting dirt and dust on the laser then to stop working correctly, I would like to say you should replace it, DVD roms are under 40 bucks and all work basically the same, just be sure that you get the right connector for it (there is four different kinds and two of them haven't been used for several years) then be sure to place the drive jumper in the right position, the instructions are almost always written on the drives case..
However if yo do not want to replace it then get a CD/DVD cleaner disk that has the microfiber brush on the cleaning disk and follow the directions. or if you really want to try to clean the laser by hand open the case and use a Qtip (not a generic one, the Qtip has more on the end of the stick) use windex window cleaner on the end of one and carefully and very lightly clean the lens, do not push on the laser, it is mounted on a magnetic holder and cannot take more than a few micrograms of pressure, after the windex (not a generic) rinse the lens twice with distilled water on a Qtip DO NOT, use hardly any pressure and do not use alcohol the laser is extremely sensitive to alcohol and pressure. Re assemble ad reinstall, if this doesn't work then you will need a new one.
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