Cleaning; General Information For Cleaning Using Cleaning Cloth; Cleaning The Loader Assembly - Sony PDW-HD1550 Service Manual

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Cleaning

To maximize the functions and performance of the unit and extend the lifetime of the optical drive assembly and
cartridges, carry out cleaning as routine maintenance.
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General Information for Cleaning Using Cleaning Cloth

Note
• Be sure to turn off the power of the unit before starting cleaning.
• Each block in the drive consists of precision parts and has been accurately adjusted. Be very careful not to damage
or apply excessive force to such parts when cleaning each block.
• Before inserting the cartridge after cleaning, confirm that cleaning fluid has completely evaporated.
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Cleaning the Loader Assembly

Note
The loader assembly consists of precision parts. Be very careful not to damage or apply excessive force to such parts
when cleaning the loader assembly.
Tools
• Cleaning cloth (or cotton swab)
• Cleaning fluid (alcohol)
Procedure
1. Remove the loader assembly. (Refer to
2. Clean the eject lever in the loader assembly with a cleaning cloth (or cotton swab) moistened with cleaning
fluid.
Loader assembly
PDW-HD1550
"6-7-5. Loader Assembly")
Eject lever
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