DVD Drive Ejects on Bootup

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 fixes

Sy 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.

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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.
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Now, it is no longer working and I can not use it. Does anyone know how to solve this?
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2) Uninstall all virtual machines (Virtual Box, etc.)
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3770
others blame it on the UDF format (https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3413998)
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/15949663
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/5496311
https://discussions.apple.com/message/17628953
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/18331901
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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.

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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
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Let me put it this way: google Matshita UJ-835F and see what comes up. It isn't good.
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I am more than a little bitter.
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I've decided I can live with the bug.
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System Configuration:
CPU: 2.5 Ghz P4
Motherboard: Motherboard- MSI 865PE Neo2-V (V Class)
Chipset 865PE + ICH5 Chipset base
RAM: 500 Mb
Video Card: ATI Radeon 9200 SE
Operating System: Windows XP home edition
Nb. Two DVD drives connected master & slave on IDE2
I have an unusual situation. Please help. I have run out of ideas.
Dilemma
1. I boot up my system.
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4.   I disconnected one DVD at a time and rebooted.
5.   I checked for viruses using Norton 2005 (with latest definitions)
6.   I checked my application/disc integrity using Norton Win Doctor
7.    I Joined this forum for help

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10.   I swapped around the cables going to the IDE ports on the motherboard. Switched ROMS to IDE 1 and switched HD to IDE 2
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Problem disappears after I “only” completely remove cd Anywhere:
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Stop the clock –solution found.
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