The following instructions explain how to Insert a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive on any ThinkPad system with a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive.
Notes:

• Not all ThinkPad systems come with a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive installed internally to the computer.
• The format capabilities of the drive are listed on the label on the external cover of the drive.
• The CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD drive can be opened using the emergency eject hole if the drive will not open and a disc needs to be removed.
  
  

1. Open the drive tray using the drive eject button - do not force or pry the tray open. The tray will pop out partially.
   
2. Slide drive tray out fully.
   Attention: Do not touch the drive lens.
   
   
   
   
3. Align the center hole of CD with the drive spindle
   
   
   
   
4. Install the CD by pressing the CD near the center until all 3 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.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Carefully close tray.