Disc drive apparatus

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Chen, Tianjie (Department: 2627)

Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval

Particular cabinet structure for optical media

Details of exterior front face

Reexamination Certificate

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10622609

ABSTRACT:
In a disc drive apparatus, provided in the front face thereof is a changeover switch for changing over settings between a master and a slave in working of disc drive apparatus. Changeover switch is electrically connected to a substrate in the interior thereof by a cable. A cover is provided near the front face of changeover switch so as to cover it. A prescribed lock mechanism is provided to cover so that cover is neither opened erroneously nor changed over in operation of disc drive apparatus. A previous locking of lock mechanism is cancelled in a state where disc drive apparatus in out of operation, thereby enabling changeover between settings of a master and a slave in working. With such a construction adopted, a disc drive apparatus is obtained in which change over is easily performed between settings of a master and a slave in working thereof and a set state thereof is immediately confirmed.

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