Handling and caring for a disc, Caring for the dvd drive, Chapter – IBM Computer Drive User Manual
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Chapter
2.
Using
the
ThinkPad
DVD-ROM
Ultrabay
Slim
Drive
This
chapter
provides
information
on
how
to
handle,
load,
and
care
for
DVDs
and
CDs
and
how
to
care
for
your
DVD
drive.
Handling
and
caring
for
a
disc
Carefully
handle
and
clean
discs
so
that
they
remain
readable.
You
can
prolong
the
life
of
your
discs
by
using
the
following
precautions:
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
DO
NOT
force
discs
into
the
computer/packaging.
v
DO
NOT
bend
or
flex
discs.
v
Check
discs
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use.
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
use
discs
that
are
cracked.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
cause
data
loss.
v
Handle
discs
by
the
edges
or
the
center
hole.
Do
not
touch
the
surface
of
discs.
v
To
remove
dust
or
fingerprints,
wipe
discs
from
the
center
to
the
edge
with
a
soft,
lint-free
cloth.
v
Do
not
write
on
the
surface
of
discs.
v
Do
not
use
commercial
cleaners
to
clean
discs.
Caring
for
the
DVD
drive
To
protect
your
drive
during
operation,
observe
the
following
precautions:
v
Remove
the
disc
from
the
drive
before
moving
the
drive.
v
Do
not
insert
foreign
objects
into
the
drive.
v
Do
not
stack
objects
on
the
drive.
v
Do
not
remove
the
drive
cover
or
attempt
to
service
the
drive.
v
Do
not
operate
the
drive
under
any
of
the
following
conditions:
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Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2003
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