VAM2103 – DRIVE CLEANING & LUBRICATION
Use an acid-free synthetic grease – i.e. “Tribol 9890-2” or
equivalent.
Before greasing the mechanism first remove the old grease
from the mechanism. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to
clean the mechanism.
Cleaning the mechanism
1. Clean the lower and upper sledge guidance plane
(optical pick-up).
2. Clean the spindle shaft.
3. Clean the area between the worm gear, idler wheel and
clamping spring.
Lubricating the mechanism
1. Put one dot of grease onto the upper sledge guidance
plane on each side of the sledge. Move the sledge to the
inner and outer position to spread the grease.
Put one dot of grease onto the lower sledge guidance
plane on each side of the sledge. Move the sledge to the
inner and outer position to spread the grease.
2. Put one dot of grease onto the spindle shaft on both sides
of the sledge. Move the sledge to the inner and outer
position to spread the grease.
3. Put one dot of grease between the worm gear and the
clamping spring.
VAM2103 – LENS CLEANING
Because the material of the lens is synthetic and coated
with a special anti-reflectivity layer, cleaning must be done
with a non-aggressive cleaning fluid. It is advised to use
“KODAK LENS CLEANER CAT 176 71 36”, available in
normal photo shops.
The actuator is a very precise mechanical component and
may not be damaged in order to guarantee its full function. It
is advised to clean the lens gently (don’t press too hard)
with a soft and clean cotton bud moistened with the special
lens cleaner.
The direction of cleaning must be in the way as indicated in
the picture below.
Before touching the lens it is advised to clean the
surface of the lens by blowing clean air over it in
order to avoid that little particles make scratches on
the lens.
Lubrication of the CD-drive is only necessary in case
of symptom “skipping tracks”.
The reason can be dirt which sticks to the grease or
the grease is getting aged.
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