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Step 5. Completing the hardware installation
1. Be sure that the DVD-ROM drive is securely mounted and that the connectors
are firmly attached.
2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover, and that they
do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all external devices.
5. Plug all power cords into the wall outlets.
What to do next
If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or as a CD-ROM
drive, you have completed the installation and do not need to install support
software. For more information on maintaining your drive, see “Care and
maintenance.”
Care and maintenance
This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-ROM drive and the
CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.
Caring for a CD or DVD
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. Do not touch the surface of the
disc.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
v Do not write on the surface.
v Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
v Do not bend the disc.
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