Chapter 9 Using Removable Media Storage Devices 159
Note – If the drive cannot read a disc, you may have a dusty or dirty disc.
What to Do
1. Clean the disc with compressed air.
Compressed air can remove most accumulations of dust and large dirt particles. If
you have access to the drive’s read head, verify that it is also dust free.
2. If spraying with compressed air fails to remove the dirt on a disc, wipe the disc
using a soft, clean, lint-free, dry cloth.
■ Wipe the data areas of the disc (on both sides if necessary) radially from the center
to the outside.
■ Do not wipe in a circular motion.
■ Wipe only the affected areas of the disc.
The figure below shows the correct and incorrect way to clean a CD or DVD.
What Next
To insert a CD or DVD into the drive, see:
■ “How to Insert a CD or DVD Into the Drive” on page 152.
Data area of disc
Correct
Incorrect
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