Drives - Windows Vista

4–4 Drives
Optical drives
Removing an optical disc (without power)
If external or battery power is not available:
1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in
the front bezel of the drive.
2. Press gently until the media tray is released, and then pull
out the tray 2. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently
pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges
of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching
the flat surfaces.
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If the media tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc as you
remove it.
3. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.