CD-R - Wikipedia

A detailed technical explanation of the Compact Disc-Recordable (CD-R) technology, including its history, physical characteristics, and recording process.

Compact disc - Wikipedia

Detailed information on the history, design, and formats of the Compact Disc, including CD-ROM, CD-R, and other variations.

Optical Drive Replacement Guides - iFixit

A collection of user-submitted repair and replacement guides for optical drives (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) in various laptops and computers.

SIGCAT

Special Interest Group on CD-ROM Application and Technology includes individuals from government, industry, academia, & public sector.