My DVD/CD drive stopped burning discs and I have heard that if I used a DVD/CD lens cleaner that it might help... does anybody have any knowledge or recommendations on this subject?

I would appreciate any info on this because I haven't been able to burn any disks for quite a while. Before it completely went out of service, it worked every other time I tried to burn a disk.
Thanks!
Erik

I fixed it. I read one of the other posts that suggested compressed air in the drive and it worked. I just burned my first DVD in months!!!! Thanks anyways!
Erik

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