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CD-ROM Drives
A CD-ROM drive is used for reading compact disks (CD’s). It will
be built into the spare drive bays. CDs are used as mass storage
devices because you can store huge amounts of data on them.
Looking after your CDs
We advise you try to keep the CDs in their original packaging. You
should try to protect the surface of the disk from scratches,
fingerprints, dust particles and smears. Never put the CD down on
a hard surface as this can easily mark the CD’s surface. Handling
the disk should be done using either the outer edge or the centre
hole.
Avoid leaving CDs in direct sunlight as this can warp or deform
them. Extremely humid conditions and sudden changes in
temperature should also be avoided if possible.
If the surface of the CD gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it.
You can buy a special liquid to help clean the surface of the CD,
available from most good record shops.
If you want to label a CD mark the labelled side with a soft felt-tip
pen. NEVER use a hard or ball-point pen as this may damage the
CD’s surface.
Caring for your CD-ROM drive
Take care of your CD-ROM drive. It is expensive and fragile and
may be damaged if the computer is accidentally knocked or jolted.
Caution:
Never use excessive force when pushing in the CD-ROM tray.
The CD-ROM drive is particularly vulnerable to the following
sources of damage:
• shock
• vibration
• static electricity
• sudden changes in temperature
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