Cleaning my Disgusting CDJs from Burning Man

[@Rongi]

LOOL play sandstorm on them

[@christianjackson]

If I buy the PK rig I’m looking at then most definitely YES

[@neemyn407]

10 hour set of Sandstorm

[@6884]

🤦

[@jayerwahlgren4735]

Sandstorm is by Darude

[@6884]

yes

[@Mtaalas]

My 5cents as an electronics technician/electronics designer: * When reattaching self tapping screws to plastic, always rotate the screw slowly anti clockwise until you feel that screw to drop back to its original threads and then, with veeery little force try to turn it clock wise and see if it'll seat back to it's original thread (it should), if you dont' do this, you can mess up the threads by creating new ones. * When cleaning electronics, you want to avoid nylon brushes and microfibre cloths, they easily create static electricity and that can zap the components and break them or cause intermittent faults that can be hard to fix or trace down. Use normal kitchen towel paper and ESD safe brushes that one can find from ebay with few dollars. * Be very, VERY careful with the laser and the laser head mechanics and the motor. The laser head ways need to be lubricated after cleaning with proper lube (type of which I can't remember from the top of my head, but it's not very lean, it's more like thin grease than liquid meant for plastics). the laser lens itself should never see any alcohol or other solvents unless you're sure there are no plastic parts within that mechanism (which there usually is). Isopropyl alcohol attacks some plastics quite aggressively. Motor assembly shouldn't see any alcohol or other solvents (no, not even water) since the mechanism will lose the lubrication and it'll break prematurely and it's horribly difficult to lubricate... can be done but it's not easiest thing to take apart :D * Be careful with any remaining solvents on the boards, they can start to ingress moisture over time or attack plastics and rubber components. Thus isopropyl alcohol is recommended since it'll evaporate very quickly and thoroughly.

[@djstretchtone9851]

Great info. What's the best case scenario for cleaning the jog wheels and the top of a Pioneer Xdj Rx 3 DJ controller? Some of the plastic is shiny polished like and some not.

[@chriztphr3650]

Good info, now I know my laptop screws are fucked

[@MrJoe000097]

Its hilarious how the video is made up like a tutorial as if anybody would ever do the same thing 😂

[@theUtubemaestro1]

Agree! You can try half of it! Taking stuff apart is easy, it's putting it back together that makes it unrealistic 🤣

[@ColeRees]

I once took apart my cdj700 to fix my tempo fader... 3 years later it is still on a shelf in pieces tucked away

[@alimmi9]

Well, some CDJs will have to go there every year..

[@e.emerald3224]

the last show I produced the fog machines got out of hand. I will be cleaning my nexus gear. It is not unthinkable.... and he got you to watch and get him tube credit $$$

[@ryse_zink5756]

MrJoe000097 now u have put this comment someone else is gonna do it it’s gonna become a trend

[@Scottstimo]

Gloves for safety (not wearing gloves in any of the video)

[@skaterzero07]

😂 yo fr wtf

[@ryanquinn1257]

risk. assessment. hahah

[@bart3916]

ESD gloves would be nice yes haha

[@dsquareddan]

Should’ve put them into diagnostic mode to test all the buttons and functions. Hold memory and tempo +3/6/10 when powering on, then scroll through menu with back/tag button. I’m sure you already knew this, but just in case 🙃

[@dubb9020]

do all cdj have this mode?

[@dsquareddan]

du Bb I’ve only been able to test it on cdj-2000 models. Regular, Nexus & NXS2. Not sure about 900 or any other model. I’m assuming there is some kind of button combination to get into a menu similar

[@garyhost354]

Love your VJ loops

[@Ashad2012]

Where's part 2 of the video showing the Doctors cleaning out the lungs of the people who used the CDJs?

[@priyonjoni]

I am a product demonstrator for Pioneer DJ. You are awesome for this video! It's helpful for even just maintenance cleaning.

[@grantfields7269]

"dust is just boneless rock"

[@josephstalin8442]

Grant Fields that makes snow boneless ice

[@j_o_s_e_g_a_m_b_o_a8889]

@@djstilb239 damn bro got the whole squad laughing

[@joebates4160]

SQUIRREL_ WAX 😂😂😂

[@CamGold]

Cue the boneless pizza meme or cue Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo - Boneless

[@dennisstilb3868]

@@j_o_s_e_g_a_m_b_o_a8889 what was my comment lol

[@matthewflynn2164]

This caused me so much anxiety watching him rip it apart lol. I'd never get all that back together 😂

[@majorswitch8117]

Me too but thencagain its hire stock lucky dude he must have loads of cdjs just like sitting ghere casually

[@isettech]

Used to clean units that were smoke and fire damaged. A commercial dishwasher does wonders on most of the parts for the pre wash step. Do not use the dry cycle as the heat can damage plastic. Air dry with the alcohol only on the PCB's. Some silkscreen is damaged by the solvent. Odor permeates plastic so this does not apply to the dust, but Smoke X removes smoke odor.

[@hygrometer]

should have sold them on ebay "barely used"

[@christianjackson]

Maybe I did

[@cspower7259]

Haha its usually another kind of white dust that needs cleaning out.

[@Appletechweb]

😂😂😂😂

[@officialjoeyfresh]

Nice... love the video, our company has about 12 cdjs nxs and does take about a day or two to clean them all

[@JayDee-bz2ge]

I have been building custom guitars since the 1980s. When we began using CNC machines, the wood dust was just killing em.... What worked great was to run a low pressure (25 - 35psi) regulated filtered through desiccant air line from the shops air compressor .. basically it was like a little clear hose like paramedics use with a oxygen mask.. Dust simply can NOT enter due to being slightly pressurized, or more like, dust cant swim up stream... I'm sure you would have to drill a small hole to feed the air... Same goes for your rack... You can run K&N off road filters in front of the rack fans, but also push compressed air into each rack unit ... The dust in the wood mill might not be micro rocks, but it's like peas & carrots with static, LOL!... And honestly, I don't know how anyone can even think of being at that place without a compressor to blow your face , your hair, hat & clothes, 8 track tapes, etc. Oh, and you can charge money to put the hose in your shoes , omg it feels good, LOL!.. Hope this

[@slinkytrips]

Best to vacuum it first, the can air will blow more dust into places it couldn't normally get into.

[@dougharper1492]

Slinky Trips lol, so youd prefer to risk vacuuming a screw or something important? Whenever you decide to use the vacuum method, let me know how it goes.

[@steelbluesleepR]

@@dougharper1492 you know things that go into a vacuum cleaner aren't gone forever, right?

[@dougharper1492]

@@steelbluesleepR so have you made you youtube vacuum cdjs video yet? Let me know how that goes

[@steelbluesleepR]

@@dougharper1492 no, but my job is to clean and maintain high end camera equipment. I use a small vacuum quite often.

[@echno4727]

@Jonathan Prasad Just about to write the same thing.

[@dadjake]

$40 for two PLASTIC buttons?!

[@anthonymuccillo]

lol, no shit. you gotta be some kind obsessive nutbar to pay that. I'm assuming hes pulling prices from pioneer directly which are ludicrously high. They quoted me $40 for a $5 relay and i needed 14 of them...

[@christianjackson]

Well it's a little difficult to get the injection molded plastic parts from anywhere other than pioneer lol. I get all my tact switches directly from electronics component suppliers/wholesalers.

[@christianjackson]

Cheapest they are on ebay is about $40

[@Maxwaehrens]

@@kryzkat8762 it costs Pioneer less than $1 to produce those buttons.

[@gelatinous6915]

Two mechanical switches, two LEDs, an LED microcontroller, wiring, and of course Pioneer tax

[@nickbenke3306]

I had to do this to a 2000NXS that had been soaked in beer! That stuff gets to places you wouldn't believe! 2 hours later it was spotless and running! A tip for engineers - I Never buy cans of spray air, instead I use a large airbed pump with a long pipe! £20 and lasts for years. I Really enjoyed thgis video, it's always good to see new tips and tricks explained so clearly. Bravo!

[@Co-km6cl]

What about an oil free air compressor

[@nickbenke3306]

@@Co-km6cl They will cost Way more than £20!

[@ZacharySound]

I took two CDJ-900NXS and a Xone:92 mixer to Spain from California in a pelican air case (no charge for weight or size) as a checked back through 4 airports and there and back. No issues.

[@Lloydy0105]

Antistatic Foam cleaner is good for electronics. It completely evaporated and doesn’t turn to water to drip into crevices that might damage circuitry

[@weasel945]

4:52 Him shaking that PCB viciously with one hand while standing over a concrete surface was honestly terrifying.

[@Vareso]

This video is pretty cool, i might clean mine too after watching this!

[@Latonx]

It blows my mind that you were able to put this back together. Props to you for knowing your shit

[@wasgehtsiedasan4230]

Cleaning/Restoring Videos are way to satisfying

[@benwarters]

That's a process and a half but DAMN the before and after is awesome

[@IcemanTheDj]

OMG !!! 😳 Thanks for sharing man!

[@eduardojvivas]

Oh look who decided to upload

[@RadINation]

I know your probably joking but it can be hard to juggle ones job or jobs, video/editing and most important family and maintain a steady upload to youtube.

[@eduardojvivas]

Yea no means of bashing. I respect the time christian puts on each video for quality purpose. Much love

[@PPedroFernandes]

You know you could just pop it all into your dishwasher right?

[@ledsdanceentertainment3650]

Nice vid! We clean them with the same method when dealing with dust. If they come back sticky from liquids we use Multifoam just spraying it on the cdj let it do its job for 1 minute and then take it of with a soft towel. And respect for you (even with cdj’s from someone else) to send them to Burning Man!

[@NOVAsteamed]

Looks absolutely dope with all the sand

[@timkeklinker]

Dude i Love your videos especially your tutorials i've taken so much from them. Because of those videos I was invited to a 2000 guest party to do the lighting (btw I am 16)

[@T0PH3RG]

Yup.. why we refuse to rent any of our gear headed to burning man. That dust is the consistency of flour. Sent audio and lighting consoles and the cleaning ended up costing more than the rental. Grand MA 2 console was DOA

[@lostinmythicality]

The smiling face on the display is the cutest. Fave moment, tbh.

[@texowaste]

The music at 2:50 is Some Air (slct Remix) - Gloria tells Ironic i would say :D

[@MpetersenTamTD]

@2:53. Hahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude, you're hilarious! I hate to say it, but I'd have been tempted to just round file them all. What a mess!!!

[@AldyWaani]

hi chris, you think is it worth or ok to clean or sprayed using contact cleaner (or else) the PlayCue and Headphone Cue buttons before deciding to replace it? sometimes those are stuck. second thing is: My DJM Right channel signal on master are leaked all across 4 channels. all LEDs (meters, cues, color fx) are blinked when the balance set to center. But it’s normal when its set all the way left. need your technical advise 🙏🏻

[@xchemicalXladybugx]

Didn’t know about the water/vinegar and alcohol trick. Will be useful for other electronics

[@wylatron]

I can't help but think a cabinet much like sandblasting uses would be the answer...small door to get your usb stick in, hands go through some dryer hose into rubber dish washing gloves, plexi window to see what you need to see, small filter and fan to move air through and keep it cool, rubber grommets to run cables through. Add some led lights and you're golden. Of course this is all just a guess, until I try it... Way to show the reality of cleanup though! See you at the burn:)

[@whiteboysfavegoat]

You need some serious dexterity to play a good set though. I feel like that would get in the way of anyone who was trying to play something sick

[@wylatron]

Probably... still worth a try lol Could be art... 🤣

[@DjJehoul]

Hey Christian, any advice on repairing a cdj2000nxs2. I bought one secondhand, which seemed to be in perfect condition. But when using it at home, I found out that the cdj doesn’t react when pressing the “back”button (upper right side) so I’m kinda dissapointed... At the moment, I’m disassembling the cdj, and at first sight, I see some dried up liquid-stains on some boards. Could cleaning the dried up liquid-stains result in a fixed cdj? Or do you think the liquid really damaged the cdj?

[@DjTzuba]

Hey, Can you please tell me what Peli Cases are you using for the 2000 nexus? I simply hate the normal flightcases (plus they are not waterproof). I just need the model to see if I can source it where I am. thanks a bunch

[@waydesworld108]

LOL...I was just sent a defective CDJ in the mail. Time to be Mr. Fix It. Thank you for the video.

[@adrock0801]

Did similar with two XDJs 1000mk2 I bought in used condition. No scratches, but much dust & dirt on the surface. In the video you didn't mention anything about lubricating the jogwheel properly. From my experience I can say one should only do this if you have proper equipment (fluids, compressed air) available and knowledge about electronics (eg. how to handle different kind of connectors without destroying them).

[@KatieWillFlow]

Christian, how do you clean the LCD screen? Thanks! I watch your video a bunch

[@aidancarroll2153]

4:19 I didn’t learn that in 7th grade science class

[@PneumaticFrog]

that's basic pH science

[@bobwanmorgan9906]

I think the vinegar is a terrible idea. I think removing the dust is all that’s required, you don’t need to neutralize it, if you just remove it. Playa dust is difficult to remove, it seems to have like a static cling.

[@ImNotADeeJay]

dust and CD players are a match made in heaven.... in the heaven of dealers wanting to sell you a new pair of Pioneers

[@TheBudgie29]

Those air cans are expansive for what they are. I go to the local asda forecourt to the tire inflating hose and blow out my computer every 6 months. Does It the world of good. And the plums of dust that come from It Is amazing. Now the young lad In the shop tells Me that since I have been doing It more are doing It started a trend. lol. Nice fix good Video. PS Put some teeth picks In the fan blades before doing this to stop them moving. I do my disco amps that way as well.

[@matsewunderlich]

Wow at the beginning the Dj Equipment looks like Mad Max Stuff🙀 Cool Video 👍

[@theUtubemaestro1]

I bet this guy is in the minority of people that go to these lengths to clean their equipment after Burning Man. Amazing job!

[@nate_dj]

Great job Christian you are a very intelligent guy!

[@FawnTrip]

good video the 2000 nexus have i self, thank for the nice video!

[@e.emerald3224]

Have you looked into "board wash" @ your favorite electronics supply. Could save you the wash and rinse with so much water (iso. has high water content), and it is designed for safely washing boards and components.

[@mashzmash]

my goodness, there's no rental price I could charge that would make me feel this is worth my time!

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

Sure there is ...... COST price ! ;-)

[@shadinyc]

Your amazing. I cant believe you cleaned them. WOW. I still have clothes with dust from burning man 4 years ago. DO you have any videos where you fix USB port?

[@xXTheFreshman]

Pls Do more of these tech videos!! They are so awesome and interesting to watch!

[@brentvandepoel3388]

More cdj repair video’s please, they’re so entertaining

[@rusthead4968]

This video made me extremely nervous 😂 good that you got your CDJ's cleaned 👍🏻

[@sakkomusic7348]

I know that I will never need this tutorial in my life, but for some reason, I find this video satisfying)

[@BasilPradeep]

bruh its so satisfying to watch

[@edwalters8026]

Classic 10:01 video length 😉

[@christianjackson]

Ed Walters the last three Ive edited that are coming out this week have the same like 10:15 length 😬😬

[@chadkrystals]

Good video. Want a pair of Pioneer 2000's now if they can handle that type of environment & be able to be shined up to play again.

[@Xylume]

I've just stumbled onto your video and ran into a problem a few years ago with my old CDJ-800. I removed the dust and wiped it with the wrong kind of wipe (Lysol Citrus type) and now the edge of the plastic platter has reacted to it in a way that even years later I can't clean it again. A thin layer of the plastic turned into a soft goo like sticky tar and it picks up lint now. I've tried letting it sit for a long time to see if it would dry and harden up, but it seems to have chemically reacted to the plastic, but only on the outer rim of the platter where the indentations are for nudging. I've considered covering that area with painters tape or something since it's so tacky I can't really enjoy using it and it leaves black marks on my hands. I'm guessing the only option would be to replace the platter with a used one and avoid that type of cleaning wipe.

[@jacobbergeson9153]

You are a brave BRAVE soul Lol. I don't think I could do this for less than at least 1k per unit for the whole week of BM plus this huge hassle. I guess if it almost pays for you decks it might be worth it.

Hello, how are you? How do I clean the video cable from the LCD display of the CDJ 2000 Nexus? The display sometimes shows up dots getting dark. I hate you if you can help me.

[@ericriggsbee]

Thank you for posting this!

[@abecoulter8550]

you should make a video series on how to replace parts and components and service CDJs

[@fotismentormonos]

You're insane!!!! Congrats on the amazing cleaning/restoring to former glory work on these!!

[@bjornssondj]

I really love these CDJ repair videos of yours! I would really love to one day acquire a CDJ setup but buying it is way too expensive. I’m relatively handy with electronics though and buying broken ones and repairing them seems like a great option!

[@christianjackson]

I did that with some “for parts” units on eBay. Really easy to fix usually

[@bjornssondj]

Sounds great! Got any good resources for CDJ/DJM repair? Any good sites/forums/youtube channels? aside from this one of course :)

[@christianjackson]

Honestly I’d say just look into general electronics repair. Louis rossmann on KZbin is where I learned to solder and troubleshoot electronics.

[@bjornssondj]

All right thanks man!

[@NikMartin-I-am]

i literally just said to myself yesterday that i needed to check if you had posted a video recently, as I hadn;t gotten a notification in what seemed like forever!

[@JaceInman]

Godspeed to whoever has to clean equipment from this year's burning man lol

[@usdjxavi]

This is why I’ll never buy used gear

[@LJM2stepspain]

Isn't this a good example of why used gear is perfectly fine to buy? Look how great all that cleaned up. As long as your gear is not being abused by mashing buttons way too hard or spilling things on it I think these controllers can last quite some time.

[@dubb9020]

the life span on these cdjs are limited. distilled water is just as bad as normal water. the non conductivity is a marketing gimmick. take a look at gaming computers that are water cooled. leaks are fatal and take life off the product in the long run

[@jackass123455]

you use distilled water not because it's non conductive (all water become conductive with contaminants) but because distilled water IS NON CORROSIVE!

[@Knax4747]

Corrosion is mostly due to electrochemical corrosion, which needs a conductive electrolyte to transport the positive metal ions. So if the water is conductive, it will lead to corrosion.

[@Knax4747]

Pure water is non conductive due to its nature, but in practice, it is close to impossible to keep water pure in a normal environment, usually stuff dissolves in it and the ions dissolved in the water move around and can conduct charge. But I thought gaming rigs just used other thermal interchange fluids. I imagine if its water you just gotta hope it doesn't leak.

[@GPS08]

It's so satisfying to watch something really dusty get cleaned, but at the same time, I hate cleaning.

[@LJM2stepspain]

So - since you've done this once, will you do it again? Do you think you charged enough for it to be worth the time?

[@PacRam619]

That was super impressive. Any suggestions for fixing a sticky play button?

[@DiffuseOne]

Gotta make a bubble boy container for the cdjs lol

[@h0riz0n89]

something I would do is I would just use 93% or higher rubbing alcohol because that will not cause water damage. What you are using has a chance to cause water damage.

[@mathewsenn]

CDJ's became popular on the playa after 1200's would almost always fail after a week out there.

[@mikecosta1889]

0:26 HEART ATTACK!!!

[@rizkiawulan3747]

You're cool! I'm not sure if i do that the cdj working again or maybe more broken 😅

[@waterisgood6205]

Damn... looks like my big drumset after having it in my welding shop for 5bish yrs. The set was worse... welding gringing soot. Plus dust from 365 days of ridung 4wheelers and jeeps around the building. Damn

[@loslosbaby]

Playa dust is corrosive...water activates it. Ate up the rims on my 94 R100GS/PD. Deep pits.

[@christianjackson]

True! That’s why you have to neutralize it first before continuing

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

Nicely done

[@martinbeats8290]

insane result!

[@camohere3762]

Hey Christian Jackson quick question , noticed your using the Sony a7 iii , planning on buying one just wondering how it’s working out for you?

[@christianjackson]

LOVE it. Cannot be best for the money

[@camohere3762]

Christian Jackson Amazing!! Cannot wait to receive it maybe you can show me some tips and tricks haha ;) let me know when your in the Nashville area we should get lunch or something

[@dojahmastah7156]

Detailing DJ gear i like it.

[@DJKeo]

holy shit! I always wondered if there is a place you can get these things serviced for you, I hate taking things apart like that.

[@samchrisjones]

Thanks for the video man i appreciate it

[@extraglutenplz3758]

Microscopic rocks, so let's draw a smiley face on the screen.

[@lars_geurts45]

I would be so scared to do that!!!

[@haliethefoxx9654]

Lars_Geuarts I would be, too!

[@mlrd6622]

IKR.

[@Cyba_IT]

The dust is bad but it's more getting the screen scratched and dust getting in between moving parts and causing irreparable damage that I'd be worried about.

[@brandonl4511]

The only upside to the dust at Burning Man is that the dust is incredibly fine, much muuuuuch smaller than normal dust you'd think of. It probably wouldn't cause much physical damage between two moving parts in just one week.

[@Travis-guy-247]

Cool video! So are the CDJs at most festivals/events always rented from people like yourself? Or do some events buy their own to re-use every year?

[@christianjackson]

Really depends. Most festivals rent from companies/individuals like myself. But some event companies have their own.

[@milkmandubs]

This was honestly very interesting

[@artjordan1752]

Ive done this with cdj 1000 mk3s before! :) Great vid!

[@shawnlarochelle4255]

Rent them with the extra insurance next time. Great vid! Glad your back

[@trm7596]

Awesome!

[@SeamusJohnsonMusic]

I am 12 years old and I want to be a professional lighting operator like you! Your videos are awesome!

[@argoslightingdesign4830]

Hey dude, you on Facebook?

[@x64emulator]

I really dont know, why was this recommended for me - like i will ever have this kind of problem. But im a techguy so i watched happily.

[@nettlemusic3620]

Very interesting, great upload!

[@RadINation]

What kind of ip rating lighting fixtures would you recommend for an event like burning man

[@woobyvr9654]

0:27 as soon as this frame came up i squealed

[@karlacruz7263]

Someone help!!!!!! My left tempo slider only works in down motion. No dust, cleaned that. Could this be a setting?