IMAC spits out cd/dvd and wont read

my IMAC keeps spitting out cd/dvd and wont read them any answers

Zap the PRAM and Reset the SMC, then try again.

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    My iMac will "spit out" cds or dvds. they will just eject, and not stop so that I can grab it, they simply fall. I have heard that it is the material used on the imacs exterier that is on the outside of the superdrive but am not sure, any help would be appreciated.
    Specs:
    iMac 17" C2D 2ghz Superdrive
    2.5GB Ram
    1TB 7200 32mb HDD

    Reset the SMC > Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Unplug the computer's power cord.
    3. Wait fifteen seconds.
    4. Attach the computer's power cord.
    5. Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
    Reset the PRAM and NVRAM > Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
    1. Shut down the computer.
    2. Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
    3. Turn on the computer.
    4. Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
    5. Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
    6. Release the keys.
    Then try the Disc Drive again.
    Now if it's still a no go, contact your local Apple Store or AASP and make a service appointment. > Apple - Support - iMac - Service FAQ

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  • Imac spitting out dvds

    hi im having problems with my imac spitting out dvd disc its working fine with cd's iv cleaned the drive using cd cleaning disc but with no luck still spitting out dvds...any help would be great...tnx

    The optical drive uses a different wavelength laser to read DVD media (780nm for CD vs 650 for DVD. It's possible that the laser diode for reading DVD media is not working properly. If your iMac is still under warranty and the issue occurs with all DVD media then you'll need to take it in for evaluation.

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    My iMac spits out the CD-R and I can't burn a disc

    Hello deneye2112,
    Thank you for providing the details of the burning issue you are experiencing.  I found some resources that I think might help:
    First, I recommend resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac (I wasn't sure if you had a removable battery or a built in battery, so I listed the steps for both):
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    Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.
    Shut down the computer.
    Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
    Remove the battery.
    Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
    Release the power button.
    Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
    Press the power button to turn on the computer.
    Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your ownNote: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
    Shut down the computer.
    Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
    On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
    Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
    Press the power button to turn on the computer.
    Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
    You can find the full article here:
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    If you are still having trouble with burning after that step, I recommend reviewing the section titled "Top troubleshooting tips" in the following article:
    Disc Burning Quick Assist
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1152
    Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

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    my imac keeps ejecting discs and wont read them

    I did not ask for the full serial number.  Anyway, you are the 7th week of 2008, unlikely that is a PRAM battery issue.
    Since your machine isn't under warranty, I'd try a CD cleaner that supports car stereos, like this one from Radio Shack online, but only if Apple Authorized service technician says it is safe:
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    This being a user to user forum, I can't say if it is or isn't.
    Or you can buy a supported external optical drive, like the various ones from http://www.macsales.com/
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    Before getting the lens cleaner, Reset the NVRAM/PRAM and Reset the SMC, then try again.

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    Try resetting PRAM…
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
    At times it helps with optical drive issues.

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    I have an imac G3 450 with DVD-rom currently running OS X 10.3.9
    It has 576 megs of ram and a 20gig hard drive.
    I want to install Tiger but when the computer restarts it spits the disc out I have also tried to boot 10.3 from the CD and it does the same. It only spits discs out on restart! I checked and repaired the hard drive permissions but it did not solve the problem!
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    You're saying that if you give the restart command and hold down the "C" key until you hear the CD "grinding away," the CD gets ejected instead?
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