CDs and DVDs just snap into the hub. If there was packing I missed out on its removal.
Sorry,
Bob
Just received from factory new notebook Compac /HP Presario R3000z. Set up and connection to internet all ok. Then I tried to install some of the included CDs like the Documentation Library and opened the DVD/CD for first time.
This is probably 'dumb' question but what is that 'thing' in the middle???
My desktop has CD-ROM and separate CD-RW but they don't have that 'thing' in the middle. My DVD player with my TV doesn't have that thing' in the middle.' It looks like a spindle about an inch across [diameter]. All my other models have a vacant place / hole there. The spindle is larger across than the hole in the CD. It won't fit over it.
The DVD/CD is an IDE/Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-R 2512. I looked it up on the Toshiba product site and it has nice users guide and specs very good doc even photos of how to open and put in a CD. Does not show or mention the 'spindle'. http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Pa...000659c000015f7
The CD will not balance on top of spindle, it just wobbles. Could this be a packing item to be removed before using??
I looked all over HP site, including their special customer service for Presarios with 'online customer service. When I entered my serial # they announced it was not one they provided help for.
I assure you this is a serious question. Please help.
Thank you.
SkyDancr

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