I have a question about my DVD player: It seems a lot of the

[hedgehog]

rental DVDs I've played recently skip or freeze. I've been assuming this is due to scratches on the DVDs, but could my several year old player be at fault? I'm willing to bet there is a dandy collection of cat and dog hair inside.

[Swede]

1. You can try clean the lense,or even the spindle motor

but skipping or freezing usually means the end of the laser.

[hedgehog]

3. Thanks - I was trying to figure out if I should try to fix it or just

get a new one. i think I'll try a lens cleaner first.

[TreasonousBastard]

2. DVDs now are almost all dual density and older players...

aren't always up to reading the tiny tracks. I've got the same problem on a newer player, and have to get a yet newer one.

HOWEVER-- try lightly cleaning the skipping DVDs with warm, soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. They may have greasy fingerprints from the last slob who rented them.

(But you'll still need a new player soon)