My macbook pro will not read inserted cds, why?

I can't get my laptop to read cd's why?

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  • Macbook Pro will not read CD. Comes up with the message "The disk you inserted was not readable by computer"

    Macbook Pro will not read CD. Comes up with the message "The disk you inserted was not readable by computer"
    Is it a hardware problem or a software problem?
    Any help solving this would be appreciated

    Hello M1ckyD,
    The article linked below details a number of troubleshooting steps that can help resolve issues with your Mac's Optical Drive.
    Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801
    Cheers,
    Allen

  • Macbook Pro will not read CD's.

    My Macbook Pro will not read CD's. They have data on them, but they open up as blank CD's when I insert them into the drive. I know that they are not blank because on another Macbook Pro, they open up just fine. Some CD's will work while others will not. Why would a CD open on another Mac that is just the same?

    I am having a similar problem.
    Mine is a Mid-2009 model that I bought used on Craigslist... and now I notice the problems.
    If I insert a commercial DVD, it spits it out after about 10 seconds. If I insert a burned DVD, it asks me if I'd like to write something to it.

  • HT204384 I have a SanDisk Memory Stick PRO Duo and my MacBook Pro will not read it.

    I have a San Disk Memory Stick PRO Duo 4GB and my MacBook Pro will not read it. I have also connected the card into a card reader and connected it to the USB port and nothing happens. This is really frustrating. Why wont my computer read my card?

    Are both , the printer and the mac in the same network?
    You can find the right software and instructions here:
    http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/BSC/public/eu/eu_ot/en/model_top/colormfc/m fcj870dw_us_eu_as.html?reg=eu&c=eu_ot&lang=en&prod=mfcj870dw_us_eu_as

  • Since I upgraded to the maverick system. My macbook pro will not read my USB pen. How do I sort this problem out

    Please can someone help!
    SInce I upgraded to the maverick system, my macbook pro will not register my USB anymore.
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    Hi,
    Are you sure you don't have unpluged it, without ejected it before?

  • My new macbook pro will not read a pc disk

    A DVD-r generated on a PC of unknown type and model was given to me. My Mac will not read it, but other PCs will. I am in the wilderness here physically and I really need to read this disk. My MBP is fully up to date with OS 10.6.8 The internal drive can read other DVDs just fine. I insert the DVD and my computer reads it as blank. Can you help? I thought MBPs could read anything. Silly me

    Chances are that the disc was burned without finalizing it on the PC, which is essential for a Mac to be able to read it. If that wasn't done, there's no way you can access its contents. This is not a result of the machine on which it was burned, it's a user error. Request another copy of the disc that has been finalized properly.

  • Macbook pro will only read audio cds

    My MacBook Pro2,1 17" will no longer read anything other than Audio CDs in its drive. Any other format and it says the CD is empty. It never used to do this. I wonder if upgrading to Mac OS 10.7 (Lion - which is as far as this hardware will go) will fix this problem, or has the firmware gone awry? (What a great pity they don't make 17" laptops anymore.)

    This is not related to my CD problems, for which you have been very helpful, but you may be interested as you seem to be au fait with the older MacBook Pros.
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  • My Macbook pro will not read cd's

    Hello , About two weeks ago my macbook pro's optical cd drive just stopped reading cd's .
    It can be selective on certain Audio cd's but for the most part will accept cd into drive and
    just spits it back out . I can't even Burn Cd's ..........Any Suggestions ?

    I am having a similar problem.
    Mine is a Mid-2009 model that I bought used on Craigslist... and now I notice the problems.
    If I insert a commercial DVD, it spits it out after about 10 seconds. If I insert a burned DVD, it asks me if I'd like to write something to it.

  • MacBook Pro will not read Snow Leopard install disc.

    Trying to install Snow Leopard on daughter's MacBook Pro, which is still on 10.5.8 so that she can install Lion. Her computer refuses to read the Snow Leopard install disc and keeps kicking out the disc.

    Are you using a retail 10.6 disk that looks like this?
    and not the gray install disks that look like this? The Gray Disks are machine specific and only have the drivers for the Mac that they shipped with.

  • Macbook Pro will not read my discs

    Hey guys,
      I have a 2009 macbook pro and it sort of has a problem. Whenever i put in a Cd with data that i need to install for school the cd is recognized however when i click on the disc icon there is nothing displayed on the disc. When i put the disc into my girlfriends imac, it has all the files on the disc. This is happening with multiple discs i need to install.
    Any ideas?
    Heres my specs
    Hardware Overview:
      Model Name:          MacBook Pro
      Model Identifier:          MacBookPro5,3
      Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
      Processor Speed:          2.66 GHz
      Number Of Processors:          1
      Total Number Of Cores:          2
      L2 Cache:          3 MB
      Memory:          4 GB
      Bus Speed:          1.07 GHz
      Boot ROM Version:          MBP53.00AC.B03
      SMC Version (system):          1.48f2
      Serial Number (system):
      Hardware UUID:
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    Get a blue ray compatible player and the associated software.  Apple does not support it natively.
    Here is an option:
    http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MRSSBD6X/
    Ciao.

  • The dvd drive in my macbook pro will not read any disk.

    The dvd is a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-868.   The disks (CD or DVD) all show up as blank disks. Some will not eject.  Some will try to run.  I can hear it try to access the disk but it never gets up to speed. Is there some way to check the drive to see what the problem is?

    It's probable that you have a bad DVD drive.  You can take it to an Apple Genius to see if they can fix or repair it (if it's under warranty).  If it isn't, you can replace the DVD drive with a hard drive or a new Super Drive by yourself (it's a tiny bit technical).  If you're still on warranty or have the extended AppleCare, you can get it fixed.

  • Macbook Pro will not read G Drive

    I bought a 2 tb G Drive about a year ago and was using it on my previous laptop which got stolen. I want to use my G Drive with my new laptop but for some reason it is not reading it. I tried everything. I looked for it in disk utilities also and it does not show. SOMEONE HELP!!!!!!!

    - Is it connected via USB?
    - Have you tried another cable?
    - Is the HD AC power (vice powered by the connecting bus?
    - Can you feel.hear the drive spinup?
    - Go to System report and see if the enclosure and HD show up? If USB is is under USB
    - Have you tried on another computer?
    BTW, this is Mac Pro desktop forum

  • My 2012 Macbook Pro will not read dvds or cds.

    It just spins around and ejects it. Its been doing this ever since I played Wreck it Ralph on it. Ralph wrecked it

    Hi Ally,
    You could purchase a CD/DVD drive cleaning kit, or you can try with materials you may already have on hand. Use a credit card, or something similar, and wrap it with an LCD cleaning cloth type product (basically a thin micro-fiber type cloth). Gently slide the "cleaner" in and out a few times in the left side of the optical drive opening. Make sure you can hold onto the cloth so it doesn't get stuck inside the drive. This cleans the lens, which may be all you need.
    For temporary use, try holding the MBP upside down. If there's a gap between the disc and the lens even a tiny bit larger than it should be, holding everything upside down may bring the disc close
    enough for the lens to read it. https://discussions.apple.com/message/15364924#15364924

  • MacBook Pro will not read files on Lacie External HD

    Yesterday I had a heck of a time getting my macbook to even see my Lacie HD.  I downloaded a new driver installed in and it worked well.  Everything was running perfectly.  I ejected the HD and finished my day.
    Today my Macbook sees my HD but when I click on it to access the files none are inside.  It just gives me the option to autorun.  Which also doesn't work.
    Can anyone give me some help with this?
    Thank you in advance.

    Are you using a retail 10.6 disk that looks like this?
    and not the gray install disks that look like this? The Gray Disks are machine specific and only have the drivers for the Mac that they shipped with.

  • My new MacBook Pro will not read my OSX disk.

    So far everything has been working great on this computer until I reached this problem. Other CD's seem to be read just fine except for the CD's that came with my computer.
    Questions.
    1. What can I do? Will Apple give me new ones for free?
    2. Is there something wrong with my computer?
    3. Anyone else have this problem?
    Thanks for the info and insights.

    Yeah it sounds like the disk is grinding or rubbing on something. However when I try a different CD there is nothing. Only with the disks that came with the computer do I have this problem.

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