How to view a CD on a Surface Pro X?

If you have a Surface Pro X and want to know how to watch a CD on it, You are in the right place. Although the Surface Pro X does not have a built-in CD/DVD drive, there are still ways to play the contents of a CD on your device. Next, we will show you some simple and effective methods to achieve this. Read on to find out how!

Step by step ➡️ How to view a CD on a Surface Pro X?

• Insert the CD into the Surface Pro X's CD drive.
• Wait for the computer to recognize the CD and load it automatically.
• Open File Explorer on your Surface Pro X.
• Find the CD drive in the device list.
• Click on the CD drive to open it and view the contents of the CD.
• If the CD contains audio files, you can play them directly from File Explorer or use your favorite media player.
• If the CD contains video files, you can copy them to your Surface Pro X to view them without needing to have the CD inserted.
• Once you have finished viewing the contents of the CD, safely eject the CD drive to remove the disc.

Q&A

1. How to insert a CD into a Surface Pro X?

1. Locate the CD tray on your Surface Pro X.
2. Gently press the edge of the tray to open it.
3. Place the CD label side up in the tray and press it to close.

2. How to open the CD player on a Surface Pro X?

1. Go to the taskbar and click on the CD/DVD drive icon.
2. The CD player will open automatically.

3. How to view the contents of a CD on a Surface Pro X?

1. Open File Explorer on your Surface Pro X.
2. Click “This PC” to see available drives.
3. Click on the CD/DVD drive to view its contents.

4. How to play a CD on a Surface Pro X?

1. Open the CD player on your Surface Pro X.
2. Click the play button to start playing the CD.

5. How to fix problems reading a CD on a Surface Pro X?

1. Check that the CD is clean and in good condition.
2. Make sure the CD drive is working properly.
3. Restart your Surface Pro X and try reading the CD again.

6. How to transfer files from a CD to a Surface Pro X?

1. Open File Explorer on your Surface Pro X.
2. Click on the CD/DVD drive to view its contents.
3. Select the files you want to transfer and copy them to the desired location on your device.

7. How to eject a CD from a Surface Pro X?

1. Go to the CD player on your Surface Pro X.
2. Click the eject button to open the CD tray.
3. Gently remove the CD from the tray and press it to close it.

8. How to update CD drive drivers on a Surface Pro X?

1. Go to Device Manager on your Surface Pro X.
2. Find and click on the CD/DVD drive.
3. Click “Update Driver” and follow the instructions to complete the update process.

9. How to modify CD autoplay settings on a Surface Pro X?

1. Go to Settings on your Surface Pro X.
2. Find and click "Devices."
3. Select “Autoplay” and choose the desired options for CD playback.

10. How to protect the CD drive on a Surface Pro X?

1. Avoid touching the bottom of the CD that contains the data.
2. Do not expose the CD drive to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
3. Use CD cases to protect them from scratches and damage.