Is there any safe method for cleaning the interior/lens of a cdj? I'm semi-apprehensive to use the dvd lens cleaner or shit like that because I figure there's some intense mechanism shit in the cdj that could possibly get fritzed if I were to put it in there. Is there car-specific lens cleaner, since the cdjs are slot-loading like a car cd player? Does any of this make a difference?

Basically one of my cdjs is starting to sound tired when loading a cd and sometimes it takes longer for a track to load. There was also one point in which the cdj literally froze, none of the buttons did anything, and I had to turn the power off and turn it back on.

Keep in mind, the cdjs were bought back in 2004ish, so I think they're just about shit out (at least the one is anyways).

Any help would be massive.

Personally, I wouldn't risk it. I know the manual specifically says not to use those cleaners. I guess if it really is on it's way out, maybe it's worth a shot.

Sorry that didn't help, haha.

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A I right in assuming the general life time of a CDJ is around 5 odd years?

I keep reading things about people's CDJ's messing up on them and can't help but wonder why i would even contemplate buying a CDJ if the thing is going to crap out on me in approx 5 yrs.

Just curious..

there are so many factors (from misuse , wear and tear, factory fault) that you really can't put any specific time frame to when they will crap out.

Just like anything that works with a lens, it will stop working eventually...it is the same with conventional cd players, dvd players, video game systems and so on.

i have had mine for 3 years and they still work like a charm. I take great care of them though and when they are not in use i keep them shut in their road cases to prevent dust.

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you don't want to use a regular cd lens cleaner because the discs spin at a higher speed than regular cd players

i suggest finding someone in your area that does repairs and have them take it apart and clean it, if you don't have a warranty on them anymore and it's on it's way out the door, you don't really have much to lose

i know there's a guy in my area that isn't a certified pioneer repair center but he knows them inside and out and has repaired the club's cdjs many a time, i'd try find someone like that

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Originally posted by n3lly A I right in assuming the general life time of a CDJ is around 5 odd years? I keep reading things about people's CDJ's messing up on them and can't help but wonder why i would even contemplate buying a CDJ if the thing is going to crap out on me in approx 5 yrs. Just curious..

Fuck, yet another reason to stick with vinyl.

Had my 1210's for 10 years now and they still work like a dream.

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Yeah, I'll probably get some vinyl decks in the near future just so I can develop my ear a bit more. I'm used to the bpm counters and being able to use the jog dial to correct and I know you can't do that really on vinyl decks, nor should you do that really at all, but hey, bad habits are easy to develop when they're presented right before you But it'd be worth it overall.

In any case, I dunno how long the warranty is on these things, but I'll probably look around for some guy who can clean them out.

Thanks for the help