Re: [Thinkpad] T41: CD-R too thick?

That's very likely the issue. I've seen it happen before. CD labels
are kind of frowned upon for that reason and also because it can cause
out-of-balance problems if not centered correctly. Today's 50x drives
can make a minor balance issue into something major.

Rob

awebber@wwwebbers.com wrote:

> I have a CD-R with a full-face paper label (a label designed for
> CDs, from Avery or from CD-Stomper or someone).
>
> When I put it in my T41's really slim drive and it spins up, it
> sounds awful. Almost (but not quite!) like the paper label is
> rubbing on the roof of the drive. I immediately pop it out because
> I'm afraid of it causing damage.
>
> Is this a known problem? I'll happily re-copy the CD-R onto a new
> one without a label if that will make a difference.
>
> It's also the first CD-R I've put in the drive, BTW. And I'm
> attempting to read from it, not write to it.
>
> Thanks!

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Received on Thu Mar 18 14:57:58 2004