Hi i just bought a iMac 24'' and i can't seem to load the cd drive it will not grab it in!! can anyone please advise? thanks john

hi i just bought a iMac 24'' and i can't seem to load the cd drive it doesnt do anything!! can anyone help?
thanks

The last 24" was a 2009 model and they started in 2006, so which one is yours?
Here is a list of all 24" models:
http://www.everymac.com/search/search.html?cx=partner-pub-8015755554271706%3A2ho jc0-6s67&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=24%22+imac&sa=Search&siteurl=www.everyma c.com%2F&ref=&ss=2299j974627j9
All of them had a built in Superdrive. It could be dirt (easy fix) or a malfunctioning mechanism (happened on mine) - in that case, it would have to be replaced and you may be better off getting an external drive (less expensive).
And, you said it has 10.8.5 installed? Did the seller give you the original install DVDs? You will need those sooner or later.

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