My imac just spits out cds/dvds

I put in a dvd or cd. It makes a wierd noise like the laser is moving back and forth then just spits out the cd/dvd

Before getting the lens cleaner, Reset the NVRAM/PRAM and Reset the SMC, then try again.

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IMac Spitting out CD/DVD's

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

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.

My harddrive is full due to 17k of pic in my iphoto. I am trying to copy them onto a dvd and then will delete most of them, but when I try to burn a group of events it won't work. ,y Mac just spits out the blank DVD.

My harddrive is full due to 17k of pic in my iphoto.
I am trying to copy them onto DVDS then free up the space on my HD by deleting them.
When I try to burn a few events at a time, but my Mac just spits out the blank DVD-R.

How much space do you have left because maybe the system is unable to cue the burn because is needs to write some data to the hard drive before burning the DVD-R. Download OmniDiskSweeper, this program will give you information on your files and folders and give the opportunity to delete some files. If you have a external hard drive you can just copy your files to the hard drive then delete off you main hard drive.

Hi! I have been experiencing trouble my mac computer, it spits out CD/DVD's and there is no camera connection

Hi! I have been experiencing trouble my mac computer, it spits out CD/DVD's and there is no camera connection

My mid-2007 iMac's internal optical drive went on the fritz a few weeks ago. Symptoms were a little different (it recognized every disk, CD or DVD, as blank whether they were blank or not). Reason and solution are the same: It's a hardware problem and your choices are to get the internal replaced or repaired, or get an external FireWire or USB drive.
If you're still covered by AppleCare, your internal drive will be repaired/replaced for you at no cost. Just bring it in to your nearest Apple Store after calling for a repair appointment.
If you're not still covered by AppleCare, an internal replacement is more expensive than it's worth. I got a very inexpensive USB CD/DVD reader - less than $20, since I don't need the ability to burn very often and when I do there are plenty of other Macs around here to do the burning. If you feel confident in your ability to muck about with the cramped insides of your Mini, a replacement internal can be had for under $100.

My dvd player keeps spitting out my DVDs

My dvd player on my mac book pro keeps spitting out my dvds . any suggestions?

Hi
And What
• DVD Brand did You use
• DVD type did You use
• Video-Codec (or excatly in what format and from where AND HOW - did You get the material into iDVD)
• Free Space on Start-Up Hard Disk
• Version of Mac OS
• Version of Video editing program used
• Version of DVD
Just to give us something more to go by - than just that something is wrong. It just is not enough to evenstart guessing ;)
A willing - but without any chance to be of help - Yours Bengt W

My comp just spits out any disk I put in it, trying to install new os ?

my comp just spits out any disk I put in it, trying to install new os ?

See this tip on what certain iMacs can run:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2672

My MacBook Pro is spitting out my DVDs. I tried many discs and they all got spat out. Its an early 2008. The drive is a HL-DT-ST dvdrw GSA-s10n. Do I need a new drive?

Hi. Need some help here. My MacBook Pro is spitting out my DVDs. I insert them and they knock around awhile making whirring noises, then out they come. Refuses to play them. I've tried many. I have an early 2008 model and the drive is a HL-DT-ST dvdrw GSA-s10n. Do I need to get a new drive? Thanks for any help or comments.

My old Early 2008 MBP used to do that every now and then in the last years of its life. Got a dry-type optical drive cleaner, the kind that is a CD with 4 rows of very fine and soft bristles glued on the "business side". Memorex was the brand I got, good for 20-30 uses. Ran it thru every time the drive acted up, never failed to restore functionality.
Of course, the Mac would later go on and blow its logic board. And that was that.

My imac just froze out of nowhere

my imac just froze out of nowhere i have to wait about 3 mins i guess and it will be ok sometimes it will go all the way so iam force to use the power button to turn it off

How much Free Hard Drive Space do you have...?
Right Click on the Machintosh HD Icon on your Desktop... Get Info... Look at Capacity and Available...
What do they say...?

Finder totally broken. Just spits out the alert sound over and over

Some times Finder works, and some times it doesn't. If I'm lucky and it works at start up, with in an hour or two it's back to not working.
When it doesn't work, Finder just spits out the alert sound over and over non-stop, and some times also spits out another type of sound at the same time, even with the keyboard unplugged.
I also can't use the drop-down options, move files, or change settings that require a password. When trying to type, you get one or two letters in, and it then quickly closes.
It just suddenly started doing this.

SYSTEM LOG QUERIES ▹ All Messages
1/16/15 10:47:22.846 AM Finder[201]: *** remoteObjectProxyWithErrorHandler failed: Error Domain=NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=4097 "Couldn’t communicate with a helper application." (connection to service named com.apple.internetaccounts) UserInfo=0x600000c62240 {NSDebugDescription=connection to service named com.apple.internetaccounts}; {
    NSDebugDescription = "connection to service named com.apple.internetaccounts";
1/16/15 10:47:46.670 AM loginwindow[65]: ERROR | -[SessionLogoutManager quitFinder] | Finder is killable, calling SMJobRemove
1/16/15 10:48:56.229 AM com.apple.xpc.launchd[1]: (com.apple.Finder) ThrottleInterval set to zero. You're not that important. Ignoring.
1/16/15 10:48:58.805 AM Finder[201]: assertion failed: 14B25: libxpc.dylib + 97940 [9437C02E-A07B-38C8-91CB-299FAA63083D]: 0x89
1/16/15 12:06:12.981 PM Finder[201]: CGContextDrawImage: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:06:12.983 PM Finder[201]: CGContextRestoreGState: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:06:12.984 PM Finder[201]: CGContextRestoreGState: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.023 PM Finder[201]: CGContextScaleCTM: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.025 PM Finder[201]: CGContextSetFillColorWithColor: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.026 PM Finder[201]: CGContextSetStrokeColorWithColor: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.027 PM Finder[201]: CGContextGetCTM: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.029 PM Finder[201]: CGContextGetDefaultUserSpaceToDeviceSpaceTransform: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.031 PM Finder[201]: CGContextSaveGState: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.032 PM Finder[201]: CGContextConcatCTM: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
1/16/15 12:16:37.034 PM Finder[201]: CGContextSaveGState: invalid context 0x0. This is a serious error. This application, or a library it uses, is using an invalid context and is thereby contributing to an overall degradation of system stability and reliability. This notice is a courtesy: please fix this problem. It will become a fatal error in an upcoming update.
There's a total of 77 CGContext errors. If you want me to, I'll post them all, but I think only the CGContext name is different on them all, and I think I got one of each CGContext error. 'Overall degradation of system stability and reliability.' It sure has that right!!!!
1/16/15 12:29:09.558 PM Finder[201]: Layout still needs update after calling -[TListScrollView layout]. TListScrollView or one of its superclasses may have overridden -layout without calling super. Or, something may have dirtied layout in the middle of updating it. Both are programming errors in Cocoa Autolayout. The former is pretty likely to arise if some pre-Cocoa Autolayout class had a method called layout, but it should be fixed.
1/16/15 12:45:49.554 PM WindowServer[117]: disable_update_timeout: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Finder" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
1/16/15 12:45:50.278 PM WindowServer[117]: common_reenable_update: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Finder" after 1.72 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
1/16/15 1:52:27.790 PM WindowServer[117]: disable_update_timeout: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "Finder" for over 1.00 seconds. Server has re-enabled them.
1/16/15 1:52:27.848 PM WindowServer[117]: common_reenable_update: UI updates were finally reenabled by application "Finder" after 1.06 seconds (server forcibly re-enabled them after 1.00 seconds)
User Diagnostic Reports...
This is just one of each type of error. There's a lot of
Finder[201]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.coregraphics.context.invalid
errors for example. With the SenderMachUUID lines removed.
1/15/15 9:57:00.559 PM Finder[209]: OSActivityID: 0x0000000dfffffffe
com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.AddressBook.accounts.summary
com.apple.message.summarize: YES
com.apple.message.carddav_accounts: 0
com.apple.message.disabled_accounts: 1
com.apple.message.enabled_accounts: 1
com.apple.message.exchange_accounts: 0
com.apple.message.ldap_accounts: 0
com.apple.message.total_accounts: 3
1/16/15 10:47:22.609 AM Finder[201]: OSActivityID: 0x00000017000000b6
com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.AddressBook.accounts.providers
com.apple.message.signature: com.apple.icloud.iaplugin
com.apple.message.summarize: YES
com.apple.message.num_accounts: 1
1/16/15 12:05:14.380 AM ReportCrash[783]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.crashreporter.writereport.crash
com.apple.message.signature: Finder
com.apple.message.signature2: com.apple.finder ||| 10.10.1 (10.10.1)
com.apple.message.signature3: 8E93ECBDE41620E7C47A27B67ABDD1B2
com.apple.message.result: YES
com.apple.message.summarize: YES
1/16/15 12:17:15.665 PM Finder[201]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.coregraphics.context.invalid
com.apple.message.context-pointer: 0x0
com.apple.message.calling-function: CGContextRestoreGState
com.apple.message.process: Finder
com.apple.message.bundle.id: com.apple.finder
com.apple.message.bundle.version: 10.10.1 (10.10.1)
com.apple.message.backtrace: 0    CoreUI                              CUIRenderer::Draw(CGRect, CGContext*, __CFDictionary const*, __CFDictionary const**) + 2536
1    CoreUI                              CUIDraw + 205
2    AppKit                              __44-[NSAppearance _drawInRect:context:options:]_block_invoke + 64
3    AppKit                              -[NSCompositeAppearance _callCoreUIWithBlock:] + 183
4    AppKit                              -[NSAppearance _drawInRect:context:options:] + 127
5    AppKit                              __NSRenderSpinningIndeterminateIndicator + 1222
6    AppKit                              -[NSProgressIndicator _setupSurfaceAndStartSpinning:] + 884
7    AppKit                              -[NSProgressIndicator startAnimation:] + 259
8    AppKit                              -[NSProgressIndicator _windowOcclusionChanged:] + 132
9    CoreFoundation                      __CFNOTIFICATIONCENTER_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_AN_OBSERVER__ + 12
10    CoreFoundation                      _CFXNotificationPost + 3140
11    Foundation                          -[NSNotificationCenter postNotificationName:object:userInfo:] + 66
12    CoreGraphics                        CGSConnectionNotifier::invoke_callbacks(unsigned int, void*, unsigned long) const + 577
13    CoreGraphics                        (anonymous namespace)::notify_datagram_handler(unsigned int, CGSDatagramType, void*, unsigned long, void*) + 103
14    CoreGraphics                        CGSDatagramReadStream::dispatch_next_main_queue_datagram() + 280
15    CoreGraphics                        CGSDatagramReadStream::dispatch_next_datagram() + 42
16    CoreGraphics                        CGSDatagramReadStream::dispatch_datagrams() + 50
17    CoreGraphics                        invocation function for block in CGSDatagramReadStream::dispatch_datagrams_async(dispatch_queue_s*, CGSDatagramReadStream*) + 18
18    libdispatch.dylib                   _dispatch_call_block_and_release + 12
19    libdispatch.dylib                   _dispatch_client_callout + 8
20    libdispatch.dylib                   _dispatch_main_queue_callback_4CF + 861
21    CoreFoundation                      __CFRUNLOOP_IS_SERVICING_THE_MAIN_DISPATCH_QUEUE__ + 9
22    CoreFoundation                      __CFRunLoopRun + 2159
23    CoreFoundation                      CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 296
24    HIToolbox                           RunCurrentEventLoopInMode + 235
25    HIToolbox                           ReceiveNextEventCommon + 431
26    HIToolbox                           _BlockUntilNextEventMatchingListInModeWithFilter + 71
27    AppKit                              _DPSNextEvent + 964
28    AppKit                              -[NSApplication nextEventMatchingMask:untilDate:inMode:dequeue:] + 194
29    AppKit                              -[NSApplication run] + 594
30    AppKit                              NSApplicationMain + 1832
31    Finder                              <base> + 22880
1/16/15 8:54:31.424 PM diagnostics_agent[275]: com.apple.message.domain: com.apple.usage.app_activetime
com.apple.message.signature: Finder
com.apple.message.signature2: com.apple.finder ||| 10.10.1 (10.10.1)
com.apple.message.value: 1827
com.apple.message.value2: 22
com.apple.message.value3: 0
com.apple.message.value4: 0
com.apple.message.value5: 2
com.apple.message.value6: 1
com.apple.message.value7: 201
com.apple.message.result: YES
com.apple.message.summarize: YES
Next time I get the error, I'll then do this again, so I can pinpoint what ones are done when it starts, and what ones are created when I go to sleep and awake to 'fix' Finder.

My disk drive keeps spitting out my dvd that I'm trying to brun a slideshow on.

My disk drive keeps spitting out my dvd that I'm trying to brun a slideshow on. Why is it doing this and how can I fix ASAP?

You usually go all the way into the Burn process until it says "Insert a blank DVD now", THEN put in the DVD.
If you put the DVD in early, Mac OS X looks at it, decides it is blank and therefore useless, and spits it out.

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Is anyone able to tell me why my Macbook spits out cds and how I can sort this out?

Hi Menamorris,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps for troubleshooting the SuperDrive built in to your Macbook:
Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801
Accepts discs but they don't mount or are automatically ejected
Make sure the drive is not placed upside down. The aluminum enclosure should be facing up as shown in section 1.
Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
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.
OS X Snow Leopard v10.6 or earlier: Open Apple System Profiler by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click More Info.
OS X Lion v10.7 and later: Click the Apple () menu and then hold down the Option key. Choose System Information from the menu.
If the disc continues to not be recognized, contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or make an appointment with an Apple Retail Store.
Cheers,
- Ari

20" iMac will read/play dvds but spits out cds and games

I have a 20" intel iMac 2.0GHz (old model) with isight, 1gb ram, 160gb hd, and a superdrive of course. It has been an awesome machine until just tonight I was going to import a cd into itunes and the you can hear the drive spinning the disc 4 or 5 times like it wants to read it and then it just spits it out. This also happens with the Sims 2 on the Windows partition under Boot Camp. I have never had this problem before until now and I AM HOPING AND PRAYING I DON'T HAVE TO SEND TO APPLE FOR WORK. I have had this machine under a year so it is still under warranty. I should also mention that I have tried - 1. resetting the PRAM, 2. rebooting in Safe Mode, and 3. verifying and repairing disk permissions - all to no avail. Please please please help anyone. Thanks!!

Richard:
I've been using an OWC Mercury DVD/CD external burner. It's actually a Pioneer unit in their case. It costs $99.00 and has FW/USB2.0 capability.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
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My Imac spits out cds and dvds

My Imac will not read any of my CD's or DVD's, it just spits them out, any help out there?

Try resetting the SMC and pram, but my best guess is that your drive has failed.
To reset the SMC
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord.
Wait fifteen seconds.
Attach the computer's power cord.
Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
Resetting PRAM and NVRAM
Shut down the computer.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.

IMac 10.6.7 freezes at startup; have reset PRAM, replugged power, repaired disc via target mode on other computer, it spits out cds that came with it...any ideas? key commands useless, can't access permissions...i have to keep shutting it off...

My iMac 10.6.7 freezes at startup or if I click anything, won't restart, key commands don't work, I have to keep shutting it off to restart.....I repaired disc via target mode using a laptop, but access permissions there or by clicking anything on the screen...it spits out the discs that came with it...any ideas?

My iMac 10.6.7 freezes at startup
How large is your HD & how much space do you have left on it?
it spits out the discs that came with it...any ideas?
Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2000 Mac doesn't start up from install disc
*** Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs. ***
(10.6.7)
Use Software Update or the OS 10.6.8 combo update to update your OS. Also, update everything SU has to offer for your computer. When done, repair permissions and restart your computer.

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