Maintaining the drive, Handling and caring for a disc, Caring for the drive – IBM 73P3309 User Manual
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Maintaining
the
drive
This
section
includes
information
on
taking
care
of
your
drive
and
the
CDs
and
DVDs
that
you
use
with
the
drive.
Handling
and
caring
for
a
disc
Digital
discs
are
high-density
media
that
must
be
handled
with
care
and
kept
clean
to
ensure
that
they
remain
readable.
The
following
precautions
help
to
prolong
the
life
of
your
discs.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
damage
the
disc
and
cause
data
loss.
v
Handle
the
disc
by
the
edges
or
the
center
hole.
v
Do
not
touch
the
surface
of
the
disc.
v
Always
store
discs
in
their
original
packaging.
v
Always
store
discs
out
of
direct
sunlight.
v
Always
store
discs
away
from
direct
heat
sources.
v
Remove
discs
from
the
computer
when
not
in
use.
v
Check
discs
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use.
v
Do
not
force
discs
into
the
computer/packaging.
v
Do
not
bend
or
flex
discs.
v
Do
not
write
on
the
surface
of
the
disc.
v
Do
not
use
commercial
cleaners
to
clean
the
disc.
IMPORTANT
:
Do
not
use
discs
that
are
cracked.
Caring
for
the
drive
To
protect
your
drive
during
operation,
observe
the
following
precautions:
v
Do
not
move
the
drive
when
it
is
in
use.
Doing
so
might
cause
data
error
or
damage
the
drive
or
media.
v
Avoid
exposing
the
drive
to
the
following
conditions:
–
High
humidity
–
High
temperature
–
Excessive
dust
–
Mechanical
vibration
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