14 Jun 2003, 06:21, Charles Angelich (1:106/2000), wrote to All:

Hi Charles.

 CA> Didn't think much of this until people wrote into Fred
 CA> Langa about CDs exploding in their new 52x CD drives.

 CA> There are some theories as to why but no way to prevent
 CA> this (yet).

Wonder why they are wasting time "theorizing" when all they have
to do is read the instructions that come with the new 52X drives?

A 1X CD spins at 300 RPM, a 52X CD spins at 15600 RPM.  

The instructions read (paraphrased):  'DO NOT insert any CD with a paper
label, do not insert any CD with a crack or scratch'.  'Such a CD WILL
disintegrate, damage your player, and void your warranty'.

 CA> The suggestion is to not have a CD drive at eye level
 CA> where you set to use your computer.  I think this may
 CA> be good advice?

Although sometimes necessary, I don't like standing inline with ANY
rotating mass, including 3600 RPM grinding wheels.  


     Good luck...  M.

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