Which way do you put in a CD?

Install the CD by pressing the CD near the center until all three positive lock-down devices on the drive spindle lock into place. Note: The CD must be installed into and not merely placed onto the tray. When you insert the CD, the label should be facing up.

Does MacBook have CD slot?

Oh yeah, it does. It comes with the CD/DVD slot. The newest Apple – MacBook Pro with Retina Display – 13.3″ however does not come with the CD/DVD slot. If you want a cd/dvd drive you will have to purchase an external one.

Which side of a CD is the top?

The first thing you notice about a CD is that it is shiny on one side and dull on the other. The dull side usually has a label on it telling you what’s on the CD; the shiny side is the important part. It’s shiny so that a laser beam can bounce off the disc and read the information stored on it.

Does a CD play from the top or bottom?

all your excellent info. For all intents and purposes, them stating it is on top, is true. Yes, it reads the dye/data-layer from the bottom, but the laser reads up through the full thickness of the CD, and hits the dye layer, which is JUST under the aluminized later ON TOP.

How do I put CDs on my MacBook air?

On your MacBook Air, open a Finder window and look for the Remote Disc entry under the Devices heading. Select it and you’ll see any Macs on your local network that have a media drive. Into the Mac with the media drive, insert a data CD or DVD.

How do I open CD on MacBook Pro?

You can also hold the Option key while restarting your Mac. When you see your CD or DVD appear on the screen, select it, then press the Eject key.

Which part of a CD holds the data?

Data Layer
3.2 Data Layer. As its name implies, the data layer of CDs and DVDs is the layer that contains the data. The data appear as marks or pits that either absorb light from the laser beam, or transmit the light back to the laser photosensor by way of the metal reflective layer.

What is the bottom of a CD called?

Tray Liner This is the item that is underneath the tray. The side exposed through the outside of the jewel case is called the Back. The side that is visible under the tray is referred to as the Liner.

Which side of a CD is worse to scratch?

Scratches in the direction of the track (tangential direction) are worse than those going from the center of the disc outward (radial direction). Like fingerprints and smudges, several scratches close together can also overwhelm the error correction coding system capability.