As laptops continue to evolve with slimmer profiles and lighter builds, the inclusion of internal optical drives has become increasingly rare. However, many people still cherish their nostalgic music collections and movie discs from years past. The ROOFULL BCD829-Y external CD/DVD drive is an ideal solution for those looking to relive the golden days of their favorite albums and movies. More than just a simple CD/DVD player, the ROOFULL BCD829-Y is an all-in-one burner, writer, rewriter, ripper, and recorder. It allows you to burn your audio CDs, digitize your old music into MP3 files, transfer audio content to your computer, create custom playlists, back up videos and photos, install software or games from a disc, and safeguard important data through backups. This versatile device supports a wide range of formats including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD, making it a must-have tool for various multimedia needs. The drive is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP), Linux, and macOS (MacBook Pro/Air, iMac). Simply plug the USB-A or USB-C connector into your computer's USB port, insert your CDs or DVDs, and your laptop or PC will recognize the drive (For Windows, you can see the DVD RW drive icon in Windows Explorer/ For Mac, you can see the icon on the desktop). From there, you can use media player software (such as Windows Media Player, Apple Music, or VideoLAN VLC player), burning software, or ripping software to read or write your discs. With USB 3.0 technology, the BCD829-Y offers data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, ensuring smooth performance during media playback and file transfers. The drive supports 8x read/write speed for DVDs and 24x for CDs, delivering fast, efficient disc burning and ripping. For those times when your device’s USB port can’t provide enough power, the BCD829-Y comes with an additional power supply cord. Simply connect it to a 5V power source like a power bank or adapter to ensure optimal operation of the drive. Weighing next to nothing and boasting a sleek, slim profile, this drive is perfect for anyone on the go. Its lightweight design allows it to fit easily into your bag, while the included storage carrying case offers added protection against damage from accidental drops. Whether you’re a teacher presenting lessons, a business professional backing up files, or a student using software for school projects, this drive is a reliable travel companion. Please note that this drive is not compatible with Chrome OS, TVs, tablets, iPads, phones, gaming consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), or projectors, and does not support Blu-ray discs. Plug and Play No extra driver program is required, just plug this CD/DVD drive directly into the USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or USB-C port on your computer, it will automatically install and be recognized by your computer, then you can use it to read or write your CD or DVD discs through the corresponding software. * This is just a common problem if your computer cannot recognize the optical drive, we will assist you to fix it. Wide Compatibility Compatible with Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP, Linux and all versions of Mac OS. Ideal for Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Sony, Samsung, Asus, Acer and more PCs. * NOTE: Do not support Chromebook and Ubuntu system, TV, car, truck, iPad, iPhone, and Android phone, Blu-ray, 3D, 4K discs. What you can use it for? This external CD/DVD RW Drive allows us to play movies DVDs, music CDs, burn and rip discs, copy photos, install software/games/system, backup data and more. * Please make sure your computer has available media software or burning software e.g. VLC player, Nero, etc. * Please must set region code to #1 to play USA discs. Better Protection Portable slim external CD/DVD drive with thicker protective carrying case, allows us to carry and use this portable external CD/DVD drive anytime, anywhere no matter you are at home, in the office, or during a trip, no worry about bumps, scratches, drops, and dents accidentally. * Approximate size: 14.6*14.9*1.7 cm ( 5.74* 5.86* 0.67 inch) 2 Kinds of Connectors Excellent compact design allows the USB 3.0 and USB-C cable to be hidden on the back of this slim CD/DVD drive, eliminating the cumbersome plugging and unplugging, and no worry the loss of the cable anymore. You can easily take out the data cable when using it and organize it when not in use. Faster USB 3.0 and USB Type-C 2-in-1 connector make it easier to use this device on most new and older laptops and desktop computer, no USB hub/adapter required. * The length of the cable is about 25 cm/ 9.8 inches. Powerful Performance 100% brand-new upgraded DVD loader with faster speed, low impedance & anti-interference ability, bring you a fast and more smooth experience. * Max Speed: CD-ROM: 24X / CD-R: 24X / CD-RW: 8X / DVD-ROM: 8X / DVD-R: 8X / DVD+R: 8X / DVD-RW: 8X / DVD+RW: 8X / DVD+R DL: 4X / DVD-R DL: 4X / DVD RAM 3X * Data transfer speed is also affected by computer and system environment. * Please keep your CD/DVD drive flat and ensure that your disc is securely fixed on the tray. Say Goodbye to Power Shortage Come with a power supply cable that can supply enough power to get rid of the trouble of shortage power on some ultrathin laptops such as 11" MacBook Air, 13” MacBook Pro, Surface Pro, Lenovo Yoga, HP Envy 13 and more. * If your computer can provide enough power through the USB 3.0 or USB-C data cable, you do not need to use this power supply cable. * You can plug the power supply cable into another USB port on your laptop or a USB phone power adapter. You Can Use the Nearest USB Port Due to design limitations, the length of the data cable may not be enough. You can use the USB port on the front panel of the desktop and connect the power cable that we provide to increase the power. * You can also use an extension cable to connect to the USB port on the rear panel if you do not want to use the USB port on the front panel. * If any USB port can provide enough power for this CD/DVD drive, you do not need to use the power cord. How to Use this External CD/DVD Drive Burner? How to Use it on Windows Computers: 1. Take out the USB A/C data cable built into the back of the drive. 2. Plug the USB A or USB C connector into your computer's USB port instead of a USB hub. 3. Your computer will recognize the drive. 4. Set the region code to Number 1 to play US or CA DVDs (CDs do not have region code). 5. Insert your CDs or DVDs. 6. Use a media player (such as Windows Media Player, VLC player, etc.), burning, or ripping software to play, burn, or digitize your discs.Recommended Software for Windows: Free audio CD media player (Windows media player, VideoLAN VLC Player); Free video/movie DVD media player (VideoLAN VLC Player); Free audio CD burning software (Windows Media Player, CDBurnerXP and ImgBurn); Free audio CD ripping software (Windows Media Player, iTunes, CDex, Exact Audio Copy [EAC]); Free video DVDs burning software (ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, CDBurnerXP, Freemake Video Converter, or HandBrake software); Free video DVD ripping software (HandBrake, MakeMKV, VLC Media Player, Freemake Video Converter)How to Use it on Apple Mac Computers: 1. Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in the General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available. 2. Take out the USB A/C data cable located in the back of the drive. 3. Plug the USB A or USB C connector into your Mac USB port instead of a USB hub. 4. Insert your CDs or DVDs. 5. Your Mac will recognize the drive, read the disc and an icon will appear on the desktop. 6. Use a media player, burning, or ripping software to read, write, or rip the disc.Recommended Software for Apple Mac: Free audio CDs media player (Apple Music, iTunes, VLC Player); Free video/movie DVDs media player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Apple DVD Player); Free audio CDs burning software (Apple Music, Burn, Express Burn); Free audio CD ripping software (Apple Music, X Lossless Decoder, HandBrake, Audacity); Free video DVDs burning software (Burn, HandBrake, iDVD (Legacy), DVDStyler, iDVD [for old mac]); Free video DVD ripping software (MakeMKV, HandBrake with VLC - Use VLC to read the DVD, and HandBrake to convert and rip it to your desired format).Mac OS Includes a Built-in Burning Function: Connect the external optical drive, insert a blank disc, then click 'File' in the top menu and select 'New Burn Folder.' Drag the files you want to burn into this folder, click 'Burn to Disc,' and eject the disc when finished. Note that Mac OS only supports burning blank discs, and each disc can be burned only once. Common Faults That May Occur & Troubleshooting Steps [Windows OS] If your Windows computer recognizes the optical drive, you can see the DVD RW icon in Windows Explorer. If your Windows laptop PC cannot recognize this CD/DVD drive, please try the following suggestions: Use the Type A and Type C cables on the back (bottom) of the optical drive to connect your computer's USB port or a self-powered USB hub. For Windows 11/10, please make sure a network connection and a media player software (Such as Windows media player for audio CDs, VLC player for audio CDs and video DVDs)Try different USB: Move the data cable to different USB ports on your computer.Reinstall the driver: 1. Right-click the Windows Start Button in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard, from the list, and click to select Device Manager. 2. Click View. 3. Click Show Hidden Devices. 4. Fine this DVD/CD-ROM drive or similar name. 5. Right-click and select Uninstall. 6. Reboot your computer and replug the external drive, Windows will detect the drive and then reinstall it. If it is not solved, reach out to us for a driver troubleshooting tool, the download link is not allowed here. [Windows OS] This drive supports CDs and DVDs. If this drive can only play audio CDs but cannot play video/movie DVDs on your Windows PC, please try the methods below: Use the right media player software (such as VLC player). Some media players, such as Windows Media Player, cannot play video DVDs.Before playing video DVDs, please set the region code to number 1 to play the U.S. or CA DVDs. Steps: 1. Right-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties". 2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive. 3. Click "Properties" at the bottom. 4. Open the "DVD Region" tab. 5. Choose the correct region (e.g., USA is 1) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4-5 times.) [Mac OS] The Mac computer will show the device icon after the disc is placed in the optical drive. If your MacBook, iMac, or Mac Pro/Studio cannot recognize this CD/DVD drive, please try the following suggestions: Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available.The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully.Move the data cable to different USB ports on your mac computer, and try different discs. These things you need to know before buying Incompatible Devices and Discs This CD/DVD drive cannot play Blu-ray discs. And it is not compatible with cars, trucks, TVs, projectors, smartphones, iPhones, tablets, iPads, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, surface (some models), Chromebooks and Ubuntu OS. Data Cable & Power Supply Cord The data cable is on the bottom of the drive. Please plug the data cable to your computer's USB port or a self-powered USB hub. If needed, connect the attached separate power supply cord to a USB power adapter or bank to ensure sufficient power supply. How to Insert Discs? Ensure discs are placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc. Eject Your Disc after Playing For Windows, simply press the button on the front of the drive to eject the tray. For Mac OS, the drive button is limited by Mac OS and cannot open the tray, right-click the drive icon on the desktop and select "Eject", or select "File" - "Eject". If the device fails and cannot be opened, don't worry and let us know, we will solve the problem or resend you a new drive for free. If It's not Recognized by PC Recognition failure is typically caused by driver installation issues, which can be resolved. Scroll up this page to "How to use it on Windows & Mac computers & Troubleshooting" for detailed troubleshooting steps, or reach out to us for more detailed steps. Setting Region Code in Windows If you're using a player app other than VLC, you need to set the region code for your DVD drive before playing video/movie DVDs. Here are the steps on Windows: 1. Right-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties". 2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive. 3. Click "Properties" at the bottom. 4. Open the "DVD Region" tab. 5. Choose the correct region (e.g., USA is 1) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4-5 times.) Data Cable Length This USB cable is embedded on the back of the CD DVD drive. Due to the limitation of the drive design, the total length of the data cable is only about 10 inches/24 cm. If needed, you can consider a 1ft extension cord. Windows 11 Requirements Windows 11 needs a media player (such as VideoLAN VLC player) and a network connection. About R/W Speed Max R/W speed (CD: 24X/ DVD: 8X). Recommended burning/ripping speeds (CD: 10x or lower; DVD: 4x to 8x). Slower writing speeds like 4x or 8x are often ideal to ensure data integrity, particularly for high-capacity or dual-layer discs. These speeds allow for more precise data encoding, reducing the risk of read errors in the future. About Media Format & Burning Before burning an audio or video disc, make sure your blank disc capacity is sufficient, use the right burning software, and the multimedia format is compatible with the blank disc, otherwise the burned disc will not play properly. You can use software (such as HandBrake or Freemake Video Converter) to convert video files to DVD-compatible formats (e.g., MPEG-2) or audio files to CD-compatible formats (e.g., WAV or MP3). 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