Does anyone know if this actually works? It looks like the diode he puts in at the end isnt from the dvd burner. Basically I have an old dvd burner laying around and want to know if its worth killing it to try this.
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-burning-laser-flashlight

 

We have a policy to not pursue projects that can cause harm. Blinding someone is pretty harmful. From the video:

How to turn a Minimag flashlight into a burning laser! CAUTION! As you know lasers can be dangerous. Never point them at any living object!