How to put discs in laptop
With the rapid development of the digital age, the frequency of use of optical discs has gradually decreased, but some users still need to play or read discs (such as CDs, DVDs, etc.) through laptops. This article will introduce in detail how to put discs in a notebook, and attach data on recent hot topics for reference.
1. Steps to put a disc into a laptop

1.Check optical drive: Confirm whether the notebook is equipped with a built-in optical drive. Modern ultra-thin notebooks may require an external USB optical drive.
2.insert disc: Place the disc label side up and gently push it into the optical drive tray until it clicks.
3.Autoplay: The system usually automatically recognizes and pops up playback options. If there is no response, you can manually open "This PC" and double-click the optical drive icon.
4.External optical drive operation: After connecting the USB optical drive, wait for the driver installation to complete and repeat the above steps.
| FAQ | Solution |
|---|---|
| CD-ROM drive does not read disk | Clean the disc or try another disc |
| No optical drive option | Check device manager driver status |
| External optical drive not responding | Change the USB interface or restart the computer |
2. Related data of recent hot topics (last 10 days)
| Ranking | Hot content | Search volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI technology application breakthrough | 320 |
| 2 | Price cuts for new energy vehicles | 285 |
| 3 | New product launch of foldable screen mobile phones | 210 |
| 4 | Controversy over the elimination of traditional storage equipment | 178 |
| 5 | Windows system update issues | 150 |
3. Why do you still need a CD-ROM drive?
Despite the popularity of cloud storage, optical drives are still irreplaceable in the following scenarios:
-Reading old data: Historical archived CD/DVD files.
-Professional software installation: Some industrial software only provides CD media.
-Video collection: Blu-ray movie or physical collection for music enthusiasts.
4. Suggestions for purchasing an external optical drive
| Brand | Model | Compatibility | Reference price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS | SDRW-08D2S-U | Full format support | 199 |
| Pioneer | BDR-XD07J | Blu-ray burning | 599 |
| Lenovo | F117 | Thin, light and portable | 169 |
5. Things to note
- Avoid using the optical drive when the notebook is moved to prevent vibration damage.
- Regularly maintain the laser head with a special cleaning disk.
- It is recommended to transfer important data to a hard drive or cloud backup.
Through the above guide, users can easily solve the problem of playing discs on their laptops. In the wave of digitalization, retaining an understanding of traditional technologies is also of practical value.
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