Cd/dvd drive ejecting disk
Hi if someone could please help me my cd/dvd drive was working fine now it is spinning and spits otu the disc. My harddrive recently crashed and I had to take it and the hard drive was replaced , that is the only change the computer has had so far. Please if someone could help I would really appreciate it, thanks
See if this helps:
The drive accepts discs but they do not mount or are automatically ejected
Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
Ensure your drive can read the specific type of disc being used. For example a "combo drive" can read a DVD-R and burn a CD-R however it cannot burn a DVD-R. The utility System Profiler may provide additional information regarding what media your computer supports.
Similar Messages
-
Dvd drive ejects disks repeatedly before seating the disk
When I try to insert any type of disk into the Blue-ray/DVD combo slot drive, it repeatedly ejects the disk. Sometimes it takes me 10 or 15 tries to get the drive to accept the disk. It doesn't matter whether it is a blank disk, DVD, CD or Blue-ray disk. Eventually it seats the disk into the drive and the drive works properly after that, but it really is a pain that it takes me that many times.
Is this a defective drive???Yes it needs to be replaced or (long shot) have the laser cleaned with a cleaning disk.
-
I have a PowerBook Pismo (Firewire and bronze keyboard). OS X 10.3.9 with all the latest secutity upgrades.
When the machine starts up, the DVD drive ejects whether or not there is a disk in it.
This makes it difficult to boot from the install CD to run Disk Utility.
Has anyone had this problem? Are ther any know fixesSy B,
Disconnect all USB devices including a USB mouse, then restart...see if the drive tray still pops open. Some known troublemakers are Adesso Tru-Form keyboard, Griffin iMate USB/ADB adapter, Keyspan Twin serial, and possibly others.
Test each device individually, then see if updated software is available. -
Optical DVD drive ejects any inserted disc and does not work!
I can not read or write certain DVDs in my Mid-2009 MacBook Pro since upgrading to Mountain Lion.
I insert an empty DVD-R (Verbatim) and it is being ejected. I insert a recorded DVD-R (Verbatim) and it is being ejected.
I have tried a commercial Video DVD - (Sony) and that one actually did work ... so I am pretty clueless - I can not write any DVD right now.
In the forum I have found many posts regarding this issue under Lion already.
However, my drive used to work fine under Lion and I was able to watch / record DVDs etc.
Now, it is no longer working and I can not use it. Does anyone know how to solve this?
So far I have found the following hints (which did not work for me):
ALL OF THESE THINGS DID NOT WORK:
1) Reset the PRAM (https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379)
2) Uninstall all virtual machines (Virtual Box, etc.)
3) SMC Reset (https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964)
some people talk about it being an issue with the 64 bit kernel and that you should try to reboot into 32bit (holding down 32 on startup)
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3770
others blame it on the UDF format (https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3413998)
There are too many articles in the forums about this - more to make this a random issue.
The most disturbing thing to me is that multiple of the people in these threads contacted Apple and in the end where told, it's probably a bug... now why is this - obviously critical bug - not being resolved, yet ?
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15949663
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3413998
https://discussions.apple.com/message/5496311
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17628953
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17885393
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18521761
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18331901
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17215345
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15185260
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15585199
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19049195
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18767233
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16875193
the list could probably be continued, but I'll leave it at thisI also had the same problem shortly after upgrading. My optical DVD drive ejects any disk I put in. This started about 2 months ago.
I just got back from the Apple store, after setting up an appointment, and they told me that my life is horrible because my MacBook Pro is no longer under warranty as of 32 days ago. This is really BS.
However just like any other company that treats me with poor customer service I just take my future business elsewhere and make sure not to recommend them to any friends and family - as well as tell them about my horrid experience. -
I Mac is not reading from DVD drive. Disk will insert, then some noises but after a few seconds, nothing. I am trying to install Broterh printer disks. Any ideas? I am on Mavericks.
Reset the NVRAM/PRAM and Reset the SMC, then try again.
-
On boot, both DVD drives eject - any way to prevent this?
when I boot, both DVD drives eject. Not a huge deal, but fairly annoying.
Hi Tim,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like resetting the computer's PRAM might help with this:
OS X Mavericks: Reset your computer’s PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222
Cheers,
- Ari -
Dvd driver rejects disk without reading them
dvd/cd driver reject disks witout reading them.
the system or the macbook has been re-installed.Hello
I had the same problem with my PowerBook.
It needed a replacement optical drive installing. The problem often relates to the eject mechanism.
You could try cleaning the drive. -
In the middle of watching an educational DVD, I got an error message. After ejecting and trying again, I got a message that the disk was blank. I tried other disks with same result. Is the drive shot? Do I need to just get an external DVD drive?
My computer is using OS X 10.6.8.
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB31.008E.B02
SMC Version (system): 1.24f3
Serial Number (system):
Hardware UUID: C1E4F6A0-1A17-5A33-8A87-7D3ED577FACA
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: EnabledDVD drive something wrong, I suppose. You may be better off making Genius Bar appointment or Authorised Service Centre to repair.
Or get external DVD drive. -
Disfunctional DVD Drive (ejects all DVD's)
Hi, there's something wrong with my sister's DVD drive on her mac mini. She bought the computer two years ago and this problem has been going on for two months. Whenever she puts a DVD in the drive it "thinks" for a moment and then ejects it. It doesn't even load it onto the desktop. The strange thing is, when I installed Mac OS 10.4 yesterday I was able to do it from this drive, and for a little while after, DVD's were working on it. A bit later, a DVD became stuck inside and she had to restart. But now, as usual, she has to use an external drive. Anybody got any ideas about this? I appreciate anything. Thanks.
I'm so sorry.
I have the same drive.
Let me put it this way: google Matshita UJ-835F and see what comes up. It isn't good.
Basically, everyone I have encountered with this drive has had problem after problem with it. I've done everything that can be done and it looks like I will be buying an external drive once Christmas shopping is over.
I am more than a little bitter.
If you're still under warranty or have Applecare you should be able to get a replacement.
I don't find it a coincidence that the name of this drive has a certain four letters in it... -
i have a new Mac Book Pro and I'm trying to load MS Office. I've plugged in the DVD drive, but after I've inserted the disc, it ejects after a couple of seconds and doesn't load. Can anyone help ... please
Carolina,
If it's new, just exchange it at the Genius Bar. If it's not, it sounds like the lens may be dirty. You can try wrapping a microfiber cloth around a credit card and carefully sliding it in and out a few times, or a cleaning DVD. -
Optical drive ejects disks when I put them in
I tried inserting a disk into the optical drive and it would eject it right after.
Since my machine was only 2 days old the genius bar let me exchange my mac for a new one after seeing the problem in action, he even tried the DVD in 3 other macs at the counter, 2 could read it and one could not. the problem was thought to be with a dual-layer DVD but he grabbed some other DVDs and it was able to read it, so whatever the difference between the 64-bit and the 32-bit DVDs of windows 7 is, that is what the problem is isolated to in my case. I got my new machine home and it still cannot read the disk. Same problem as before, it reads the disk and promptly ejects it, I think the firmware needs to be upgraded because it does this in windows, during a boot, or within snow leopard. Please let me know what else I can try before I take this machine back.
-
my optical drive keeps ejecting blank disks and DVDs. I've tried different makes and formats but the drive keeps ejecting them. Any ideas on what can I do to rectify
The drive accepts discs but they do not mount or are automatically ejected
Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
The MacBook Air SuperDrive is designed to be used with MacBook Air and Mac mini computers that do not have a built-in optical drive. For best results, connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive directly to the computer's USB port instead a USB hub.
Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
Ensure your drive can read the specific type of disc being used. The System Profiler or System Information may provide additional information regarding what media your computer supports.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or earlier: Open Apple System Profiler by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click More Info.
OS X 10.7 Lion or later: Open System Information by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click System Report.
If the disc continues to not be recognized, contact Apple, an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or make an appointment with an Apple Retail Store for additional troubleshooting, evaluation, or service.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801?viewlocale=en_US -
Cd/dvd drive ejecting discs
all of a sudden my powerbook ejects cds and dvds without reading the media. the motor goes through its few second start up process but spits the disc out. not media related as these are discs that have played before. any ideas?
Have you put the data-side of the CD/DVD down ? This is not meant offending, but some people are just need to turn upside down the CD and it works
Note that unusually shaped CDs cannot be used. Also ensure that the CD/DVD is clean. Can you read them in other drives ? -
The DVD drive ejects any and all CD's and DVD's
Just wondering what I should do about this. The drive will spit out anything I give it. I put in a cd/dvd and the drive will wait......maybe 5 seconds and then spits it out. What can I do from here? Also, if I need to replace the drive, what are some cheap compatible dvd-r drives out there?
AustinUntil you replace or fix..if you keep your hand in front of the eject slot and don't allow it to pop out...it might take 3 4 or 5 trys,, but mine will eventually work. just a band aid fix.
-
Every time I load a blank DVD R into the built in drive it ejects. This has only happened recently. Any thoughts please
yes, there are countless blank media types, and there is NO DVD burner out there that will feed them all.
DID you switch to a new DVD blank media?
Also cheap DVD blank media has about a 10% reject ratio......try further down the stack
hard lessons learned after burning many 10s of 1000s of DVDs.
If it also ejects commercial DVD movies, you have a dirty laser diode lens.
Maybe you are looking for
-
I love the idea of iTunes family sharing, but I don't think it currently supports my situation. My daughter's iTunes account gets a monthly allowance (plus occasional gift cards), and does not have a credit card tied to it. That way, she can buy what
-
Magic Mouse and Trackpad Become Randomly Eratic
My setup: 2011 Macbook Pro 27" Thunderbolt Display Wireless Keyboard TrackPad Magic Mouse My Problem: about once every 2 or 3 days, my mouse and trackpad will become eratic (at the same time) Im unable to reliably control them and the cursor will mov
-
Automated Bullets Not Working in Word 2011 for Mac
Automated bullets are not working, whether I type * followed by a space or by a tab. I have verified Automatic Bullet Lists is selected under Tools / Autocorrect / Autoformat as You Type. Any ideas?
-
Displaying image from Webserver on to a Swing application
Hi guys, We're developing an application that is typically swing <-> servlet <-> database.We want to retrieve an image present on the server system through a servlet( which actually gets the path of the image stored in the database and returns that i
-
Hi.I downloaded songs from my i tunes,that were in icloud,so as i could transfer them onto my wifes i shuffle,how can i now put these songs back into icloud ,appreciate your suggestions,thank you.Simon from kent