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by Betalie
February 17th, 2023, 4:14 am
Forum: CD-ROM
Topic: Lubrication
Replies: 20
Views: 71716

Re: Lubrication

Oh, I didn't know it's different in other countries. The only time I used WD40 was to losen some very rusty screws on my car.

The clock oil I found comes in a needle tip pen, so I'll just use that for the motors. I also want to clean the plastic parts and regrease with White Lithium Grease like ...
by Betalie
February 17th, 2023, 2:10 am
Forum: CD-ROM
Topic: Lubrication
Replies: 20
Views: 71716

Re: Lubrication

No, I did find some clock oil that seems to be fine to me, but it doesn't say synthetic and I didn't find anything about additives on the amazon page, so I wanted to ask if it will be fine anyway

you wouldn't want to use WD-40
The site I found says to use WD40 on both motors first and let it sit ...
by Betalie
February 16th, 2023, 9:02 pm
Forum: CD-ROM
Topic: Lubrication
Replies: 20
Views: 71716

Re: Lubrication


I'd personally recommend a light clock oil instead


Can it be any light clock oil?
I found directions on how to clean and regrease the disc drive, which links to this thread as source, but they write to use a "synthetic light clock oil containing no preservatives". The one they use is pretty ...