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Optical drive components
The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. The Media
control buttons are located above the keyboard and can be accessed
when the display panel is open.
Depending on the type of drive on your computer, the procedure to
insert and remove optical discs may differ.
If your computer includes a slot style optical drive (available
on certain models), see
drive)" on page 106
If your computer includes a standard tray style optical drive
(available on certain models), see
(tray-type drive)" on page 108
Your optical drive may look like this:
Drive in-use indicator light
Eject button
Manual eject hole
(Sample Illustration) Optical drive
Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use.
Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.
Manual eject hole (tray-type drive only)—Use if you need to
release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper
clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located
inside the hole.
Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive
in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or
the drive.
When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the
area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
"Inserting an optical disc (slot-type
for more information.
"Inserting an optical disc
for more information.
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