What is a CD-ROM drive?

A CD-ROM drive is a hardware component that allows a computer to read CD-ROMs. The name “CD-ROM” stands for “Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory.”

How does a CD-ROM drive work?

When a CD-ROM is inserted into a CD-ROM drive, the drive’s laser beam shines on the CD. The CD’s coating reflects the laser beam back to a sensor, which converts the light into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is then sent to the CD-ROM drive’s microprocessor, which translates the signal into the binary code that the computer can understand.

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