Cd And Dvd Drive Safety - IBM USB2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive User Manual

v Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in
v Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort,

CD and DVD drive safety

CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise
physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD
drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to this situation, and to reduce the risk of
damage to your machine, do the following:
v Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging
v Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources
v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use
v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging
v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs
explosive environments.
and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these
features.
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General safety guidelines