After the first use, what the fuction of the metal disk?
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Boiling "recharges" the hand warmer. The metal disk is used to start the heat reaction over and over, as once the interior is completely liquid (after boiling for 10 minutes), it is very stable. Flexing the disk destabilizes the liquid and (re)starts the warming reaction. For those looking for a more technical answer... The medium in the heat pad is a super cooled solution (sodium acetate and water), that has been cooled below it's freezing point (roughly 130 F/54 C), but remains in a liquid state. Flexing the disk causes nucleation points for a crystallization process. This generates heat up to freezing point of the solution (130 F/54 C) as the crystals form. If you want more information, search for "How do sodium-acetate heat pads work" in your favorite search engine.
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I beileve it is used to start the chemical reaction to creat the heat. The heat lasts for about 30 mins then you have to boil the pouches till they turn to liquid and then let them cool down. the disposables are better but in a pinch these will do the job.
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All hard drives ship with a metal cover. However, it is very common for photos of the drives to not include the cover, so you can see the platters and internal workings.
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You need an incredibly strong magnet dragging past the platters of a hard drive to effect it. Magnets that you can pull off of a steel plate with your bare hands dont hurt computers anymore, thats a floppy disk era problem. -Your friendly neighborhood Sysadmin.
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If you cleaned it you may have damaged the little silver disk on the bottom. I don't think there is a fix. I would let it dry out completely, then the next day fill it up again and let it sit for a few hours before you try turning it on again. I have had 1 break because I was not gentle enough when cleaning it. If there is a fix for damaging the little silver disk, I don't know what it is. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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It is probably a software pre-installed on the drive that is telling you to do that. If you don't want to use it, format the drive before you start using.
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It's stored right now, although I plan to get it out next week. I remember it being nice and smooth, but not too certain. I'll try to pull it out tomorrow to see and will correct this if it's not suitable.
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Try washing the disk with mild soap and warm water, then drying it off carefully making sure there are no fingerprints on the disk. The disk is very sensitive to any contaminants or even seemingly very minor damage (such as fingerprints/scratches). If you have a scratch on the disk, just call Netflix and they will send you out a couple more spare disks. Hope that helps...
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Karen, have not had the need, YET, so no, have not found a source. The reviews and our use have clue'd us in that the disks are fragile. Have only removed the shipped disked once just to see how and the unit is shipped with two (one installed, one spare frother disk and one warm milk disk).Everyone will be interested in a source of supply for the disks.
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It has four plastic pins at the bottom covering screws. I have not opened myself but my sense is that you can remove pins, open the enclosure and replace the disk.
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Glen, you need to go measure the thickness of your disk break. It takes five minutes. Good luck.
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none. I have had no problems with mounting/ re-mounting this drive. I recommend this drive to anyone
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It comes with 1 disk. I've found with regular use it will last 2 to 4 weeks before needing to be replaced. Sometimes they do fall off and get lost; I lost the first one within the first 48 hours, but none of the others have fallen off.
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Only thing I can think of is the recorder. Try using a different recorder. Did the recorder close and finalized the dvd. Some people leave it open to add to dvd later. These are not the disk for that. Check your recorder settings and make sure it closes and finalize dvd.
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I've just washed the disk and base unit in the dishwasher at 50 degrees (1 hour 30 min program). Some areas of the disk are now warped, and only about half the deposits were removed.
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Yes, you simply insert the original in top slot, insert blank in bottom slot - close both slots and it begins the recording process. It is pretty fast, at least way way faster than my computer was. When it finishes, the bottom slot opens so you can remove your copied disc, a digital display reads " 0 failures", or "failure" if a disc is damaged or protected. Then you can insert another blank to copy same again - or remove both and insert new original on top and new blank on bottom. All you need is an outlet - no computer needed at all! I love it! Had mine for about 3 or 4 months - it is awesome! Yes, you simply insert the original in top slot, insert blank in bottom slot - close both slots and it begins the recording process. It is pretty fast, at least way way faster than my computer was. When it finishes, the bottom slot opens so you can remove your copied disc, a digital display reads " 0 failures", or "failure" if a disc is damaged or protected. Then you can insert another blank to copy same again - or remove both and insert new original on top and new blank on bottom. All you need is an outlet - no computer needed at all! I love it! Had mine for about 3 or... » Read More Yes, you simply insert the original in top slot, insert blank in bottom slot - close both slots and it begins the recording process. It is pretty fast, at least way way faster than my computer was. When it finishes, the bottom slot opens so you can remove your copied disc, a digital display reads " 0 failures", or "failure" if a disc is damaged or protected. Then you can insert another blank to copy same again - or remove both and insert new original on top and new blank on bottom. All you need is an outlet - no computer needed at all! I love it! Had mine for about 3 or 4 months - it is awesome! « Show Less
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It is aluminum, and the mounts it comes with are plastic and metal I'd assume to be aluminum also, had it for a while now no problems just tighten the mounts a little after every few drives after I first got it now it's set and doesn't need anything
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry