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CD-ROM

Short for Compact Disc-Read Only Memory, CD-ROM drives are CD-Players inside computers that can have speeds in the range from 1x and beyond, and have the capability of playing audio CDs and computer data CDs. Below is a picture of the front and back of a standard CD-ROM drive.

Picture of front and back of IDE CD-ROM drive

Below is an illustration of the back of a CD-ROM for users who may need to have a better example of the pins and/or connectors.

Illustration of computer CD-ROM drive 

  • Additional information and help with computer CD-ROM drives can be found on our CD-ROM help page

Also see: CD definitions, Storage

 

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