Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the tray. If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually ejecting a disc” for more information.
Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive
The drive has four retainers molded into the loading tray for vertical mounting operation. To insert a disc, place it in the lower two retainers before closing the tray. To remove a disc, open the tray and lift the disc from the two lower retainers.
Manually ejecting a disc
If you press the Eject button and the tray does not slide out, turn off the computer and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool, as shown in the illustration. The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 inches). Insert the extended end into the
45mm
1.8in
Using media
This section contains information on using media.
Handling and caring for a disc
Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as
vAlways store discs in their original packaging.
vAlways store discs out of direct sunlight.
vAlways store discs away from direct heat sources.
vRemove discs from the computer when not in use.
vCheck discs for cracks BEFORE each use.
Important: Do not use discs that are cracked.
vDo not force discs into the computer or packaging.
vDo not bend or flex discs.
vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean discs.
vDo not write on the surface of discs.
vHandle discs by the edges or the center hole.
vDo not touch the surface of discs.
vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe discs from the center to the edge with a soft,
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.