Non Functioning CD/DVD Reader/Burner

I have a circa 2005-6 iMac with a PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06 that does not eject CDs or DVDs. I brought it to the Genius bar where a mechanical failure was diagnosed. A replacement would cost $239 without tax. Given the age of the computer I would rather opt for an external unit with the idea of buying a new iMac in the future. What would be the best product for my iMac?

I've owned a LaCie external burner for several years and it's been solid and dependable - you can check their newer models here:
http://www.lacie.com/us/products/range.htm?id=10014

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You shouldn't need drivers for a USB or Firewire connected external device.
USB and FireWire Quick Assist
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151?viewlocale=en_US
Common fixes for USB device issues (unrecognized, etc.)
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20070824012114701
 Cheers, Tom

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That was the next question I was going to ask.
If your external DVD player has its own power supply, you should definitely use it. If it came with 2 USB cables, it's in your best interest to use both of them with DVD player. One will be responsible for transferring data from the DVD player to the computer, along with supplying some power. The second cable will provide the rest of the power for the drive
~Lyssa

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We have had wonderful function from our 24inch iMac for over 2 years now. We've never had a problem with it and it mostly functions for family entertainment. It is not overworked graphically besides some gaming.
Anyways, usually the computer does stay on for extended periods of days, however it is always put into sleep mode at night. This morning when we go to wake it up, nothing happens. We can hear the computer working in the background, can turn volume up/down, eject disk, etc. We have not upgraded anything recently, added new applications, or changed/added hardware. Using a flashlight on the screen reveals no image at all, doesn't seem like just the backlight is out. I've tried manual restart, leave comp unplugged for an hour, reset pram/nvram, but nothing.
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Message was edited by: John & Karen

Hi, Welcome to the discussion area!
If you have a 24" iMac you have an Intel-based iMac not an iMac G5. You really should post in the Intel-based iMac discussion area.

Boot Camp - External DVD Reader (Mac Compatible)

To all,
I am not able to get Boot Camp to load vista from the external CD-ROM since the internal one is totaly disconnected. It does nothing. It spins the CD when it restarts then continues on to loading the login screen.
Bare with me - this is the fun part -
I got a 24" white iMac. CD-ROM was stuck and refused to take in new CD's. Took it to Apple, they replaced it. I bring it back home 2 days later and the screen is dented. They fix that in 4 days. Now I am finally able to start installing Vista.
Put the CD in - nothing happens - it kicks it out!!!! Well - its brand new - its even a different brand than what was in there before.
I take it back to apple, i give the lady all the **** in the world because this is not supposed to happen, etc.
They decide to give me a new iMac. While I am waiting, the manager approaches me and give me the 13 cents which were found in the cd-rom drive (thanks to my kids)
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-- Problem --
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Guys - I need help - i make my living off Windows so not having access to it - its killing me.
Please do not recommend parallels or anything else like it.
I am willing to try anything at this point. Before I go and spend $450 i will rather buy a new machine.
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I doubt there is any way to get the external to work with the Windows install. It's magic that the internal works! However, since you are not afraid to rip the iMac apart, a Google of 'imac internal dvd drive' shows that you can get a replacement for well under $450.

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The DVD drive in my Mac Mini has recently become non-functional, "About this Mac" sees the drive fine,
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670S:
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Detachable Drive:          No
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Async Notification:          Yes
Bay Name:          Upper
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Might try a cleaning Disc.
Have you done a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
In fact, do 3 in a row, takes a bit of time.

SuperDrive does not read DVDs, but burns them correctly.

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On an iMac here it works perfectly. I forgot to mention that, but I tried of course. None of the 4 DVD rom from the CS4 design premium works on the Mac Pro.
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Hi.
I have almost the same problem:
I bought an PM G5 2x2Ghz with 1Ghz of RAM in november 2003, and my superdrive is a model PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D that used to brun any kind of dvd's an cd's and had no problem to read burn dvd's.
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thank you very much.
bye.
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