Superdrive 845C not recognized by my Pb G4 Ti

I recently upgraded from a combo drive (CW-8124-C) to a superdrive (UJ-845C). The new drive is absolutely not recognized by my Powerbook. Electrically the superdrive works well (spining noise), but it is not detected by the laptop. The "System Info" Application under "Hardware" / "Disk Burning" stays with the message "no hardware detected..." (*)
(* Note: all system messages below are translated from French, they may be slightly different from US messages )
It's very probable that it comes from my Powerbook : I've tried two different UJ-845C drives thanks to [www.iFixit.com] and had the same failure. I eventually mounted back my old DVD reader, and it is recognized by the "System Info" app.
What can I do to have my superdrive recognized by my laptop? Thanks
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Still unresolved, but I moved the topic to the right forum : http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1168741&tstart=0

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Superdrive 845C not recognized by my Pb G4 Al

I recently upgraded from a combo drive (CW-8124-C) to a superdrive (UJ-845C). The new drive is absolutely not recognized by my Powerbook. Electrically the superdrive works well (spining noise), but it is not detected by the laptop. The "System Info" Application under "Hardware" / "Disk Burning" stays with the message "no hardware detected..." (*). I've run patchburn also, and it does not detect any drive.
(* Note: all system messages below are translated from French, they may be slightly different from US messages )
It's very probable that it comes from my Powerbook : I've tried two different UJ-845C drives thanks to http://www.iFixit.com and had the same failure. I eventually mounted back my old DVD reader, and it is recognized by the "System Info" app.
What can I do to have my superdrive recognized by my laptop? Thanks

Hey Sig,
what you say is very interesting because I could not find any table that lists compatibilities between Powerbook models and UJ model numbers. If you have any info regarding UJ-845? vs. UJ-846, I'll be very happy to create such a table.
My problem is still unsolved, and the best guess I've had so far are :
1) either it is undocumented incompatibility between Pb Alu15' Hi-Res and UJ-845C
2) or it is a hardware problem with my internal ribbon cable, which I'm suspicious about since my other drive is perfectly recognized
thanks for your answer, and sorry for seing it so late.

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Brand new MacBook Pro. I can't get it to recognize the superdrive. Any tips?

Well if the Superdrive is brand new take it back and get a refund. Then buy any other brand External DVD drive that connects by USB port and it will work on your Mac. It doesn't have to have the Apple name on it to work on your Mac.
If your Mac is brand new and the Superdrive you have is a few years old and originally bought to work on a Macbook Air model it might not work on the newest Mac computers. If I recall correctly those older superdrives would only work on the Air models.

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HT1338 After install mountain lion my superdrive do not work

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After recently upgrading my mid-2010 Mac Mini from Lion to Mountain Lion 10.8.2 my superdrive stopped working. I did a clean install of Lion to a blank SSD. Then I upgraded to Mountain Lion from the App Store. Then I tried reading a Windows 7 installation DVD. Any DVD I insert in the internal superdrive is not recognized by the system and is ejected after a few seconds.
I tried cleaning the superdrive with a DVD lens cleaner. This did not fix the problem.
I tried a SMC reset. This did not fix the problem.
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4150905?start=30&tstart=0
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Matshita UJ-857 superdrive not recognized shown by mac????????

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Also i dont have applecare and am out of warranty so looking for a fix myself, do I just need to replace drive?? But why would it still spin and have power if its broken??
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I have the same problem, it only started since I installed the latest security update and version of itunes. the first problem I encountered was that software I had installed would not open due to a shared library fault with quicktime. this was resolved by installing the latest version of quicktime.
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Hi Gary,
Thanks. Tried that, but not success.
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I can't figure out what to do.
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When you say "not recognized" do you mean when you look in Apple/About this Mac/More Info/Disk Burning that you see nothing?
My entry looks like this:
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N:
Firmware Revision: BP08
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: To show the available burn speeds, insert a disc and choose View > Refresh
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Hopefully it's not some basic part of the OS Missing, or the DVD part of the Player giving up.
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The combo update for PowerPC-based Macs...
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#2 here has WHY Explained http://forums.adobe.com/thread/607390
Plus http://forums.adobe.com/thread/562941?tstart=0
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Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 8192 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: No

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Update to 10.4.7 (Use Apple Menu > Software Update).
Use a drive cleaning disk (The tolerances for DVDs are much tighter than CDs so dust could be the culprit).
kind regards
mrtotes

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250.06 GB Hitachi...
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Superdrive (greyed out)
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The HD itself is working, the light is blinking (not solid) and I can feel the hard drive spinning, but I'm at a loss as to what to do to get my Mac to recognize it again.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you!

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New Pioneer DVD drive not recognized in profiler

I have used these forums many times to solve my problems so a big thanks to everyone who contributes. I've never had to actually ask a specific questions until now so here goes....
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A big thank you to anyone who can help me through this.

Since your computer's Apple Hardware Test is on a disc and the built-in optical
drive won't work, you may have to see if an external optical drive capable of
being used as a boot, is available. This of course would be a FireWire combo
type drive that can read & write DVD & CD media and boot Macs.
You may have to see if you can archive anything worth saving from that eMac
and put it on media via another computer; if the eMac can be booted into
Target Disk Mode where it is seen by another computer as a FireWire drive.
In fact, you could see (in a reverse scenario, perhaps?) if another computer's
optical drive could be used by your eMac, if a second healthy computer is
available & then boot it into FireWire Target Disk Mode to see if you can use
the optical drive in there as though it were a peripheral. - This may not work.
I've not had to really use FireWire Target Disk Mode, but do have cables,
and an externally enclosed LaCie FW HDD which is partitioned for clones.
There are times where a FireWire externally enclosed superdrive is handy.
There may be some damage on the logic board or some circuit that does the
controlling of ATA devices on one of the buses in the computer. That would
be a possible cause of the issue. If the identity of this drive can be changed
by the user before it is installed, be sure that is set correctly for use in eMacs.
{The three eMacs I've owned, had issues early on and I got rid of them in mere
days of first purchase; at considerable distance and effort by me. Then I got
an iMac which was an unholy terror to debug after an 'authorized service' ctr
did their best to kill logic boards and sell me defective store-brand RAM they
were authorized to install in a place I was not. ThreeThousand Miles and Six
Months later, I finally got my iMac back, repaired. Only because Apple told
them to read my test notes - & just install the parts I said it originally needed.}
Do you have a second Mac nearby (presuming yes, and using it online) which
may be used to attempta further diagnostic or testing of the eMac?
Not sure if an Apple Hardware Test would be sufficient to tell the issues in
your computer; if you have a way to make use of it via external FW. Hope-
fully someone with more extensive eMac and drive experience will advise.
Good luck & happy computing!

BELKIN usb wireless FSD9050 device not recognized by IMAC G4 800

Below is a thread from another group that I was advised to post here. If anyone knows of a solution or work around, it is appreciated.
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JakeHebert
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Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 19, 2007 9:04 PM
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I bought the Belkin Wireless usb Mimo F5D9050 and it worked amazing with my Ibook G3 800Mhz.. but then it started to occasionally not work until i would eject it and reconnect it a few times.. Now no matter how many time si reconnect it it will not work... ive tried to re-install the belkin but still no luck.. and so i plugge dit into my Windows pc and it worked fine... What could this be! im going nuts
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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From: The cornfields of Nebraska
Registered: Feb 2, 2003
Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Hi, Jake. Welcome to Apple Discussions.
It's possible that your AirPort card has fizzled out on you. AirPort card failure doesn't happen very often, but it happened to me once, and it was very frustrating.
We diagnosed what was wrong with mine by my husband swapping his AirPort card with mine. Then my iBook would connect, but his wouldn't, so we knew it was the card.
Will the iBook work on any wireless network? Do you have someone with whom you could swap cards to see if that's the problem?
Possible sources for replacing the original AirPort card (links last checked 8/19/07):
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Original-AirPort-Wireless-Card-802.11B-p-31366. html
http://www.synaptech.com/catalog/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=4953
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/Airport-Cards-price0-p-1-c-507.html
http://www.expercom.com/productdetail.html?PRODUCTID=305851
http://www.macrecycling.com/ibook-g3-c-18.html
http://techrestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16174
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9
JakeHebert
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Registered: Sep 19, 2007
Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 20, 2007 1:40 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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well. no i have no airport card, and never have had one.. this wirless card is a usb plug-in one and .. it is recognized by every compute ri plug it into except the on ei need it for.. yet the one thats not recognizing it now USED to recopgnize it not even 2 weeks ago!... its realllyy frustrating... i mis susing my ibook lol
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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From: The cornfields of Nebraska
Registered: Feb 2, 2003
Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 20, 2007 3:12 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Have you tried using the other USB port? If neither port works, try plugging in a USB mouse to see if it works to confirm that your USB ports aren't damaged.
Have you installed any new software? Maybe a Security Update or something similar? Sometimes that will break functionality of third-party drivers.
You may need to go to the website of the manufacturer of the USB wireless device to see if an updated driver is available.
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9
JakeHebert
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 4:11 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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mmm.. Both usb ports work fine with my wireless mouse... i will have to talk to a tech of Belkin.. but i hate that because i already had to once before... bahh... but i did search for a new updated version of the driver for the ** thing.. but no such luck.. I dont think any new software has been installed though ... i appreciat eyour help though Ronda!
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 20, 2007 5:57 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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You're most welcome.
What is the model number of the adapter?
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9
JakeHebert
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 6:24 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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umm its um f5d9050 the 3001 series... its HUGE lol... but it USED to work like a dream.. baah
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 20, 2007 8:10 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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When did you buy it, Jake?
There is a driver that was released on June 19, 2007.
http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D9050&aid=5925&scid=0
Even if this is the one you have installed, you may want to reinstall it.
Good luck.
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9
real_tt
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:13 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Did this one ever get a real response. Mine is doing the same thing and the machine will not recognise that the usb is even plugged in. Any help is appreciated
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Ronda Wilson
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Re: Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:21 PM in response to: real_tt
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Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
Since Jake hasn't posted in over two months, either that driver worked for him, he found the answer elsewhere, or he gave up. Since he hasn't posted back, we have no way of knowing.
What model computer do you have?
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9, MacBook 2.0/2 GB/10.4.x
real_tt
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:35 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I MAC G4 and I have tried every driver listed on the forums with no success
it states to go to the network in system pref. to set up device
there appear to be no way I can figure out how to add the usb device
any help is appreciated
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Ronda Wilson
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From: The cornfields of Nebraska
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 10:29 PM in response to: real_tt
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Since you're running Leopard, I surmise that your iMac takes the AirPort Extreme card?
May I ask why you don't just get one of those? As I post this, the Apple Store has a refurbished one for $29.00.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?find=%2 2extreme+card%22
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9, MacBook 2.0/2 GB/10.4.x
real_tt
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 5:52 AM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I am not running Leopard... using 10.4 and I already own the product. It is suppose to work and there is no reason to purchase another unit. All I need to understand is how to make the IMac recognize the USB device or how to configure the unit. Others have stated in this and other forums that they have used this unit with success.
Thanks for address this specific issue.
Since you're running Leopard, I surmise that your iMac takes the AirPort Extreme card?
May I ask why you don't just get one of those? As I post this, the Apple Store has a refurbished one for $29.00.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?find=%2 2extreme+card%22
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 6:06 AM in response to: real_tt
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Your specifications at the bottom of your post state that you're running Mac OS X 10.5.1?
You may want to post in the Internet and Networking your iMac (Flat Panel) Forum. Maybe someone there can help you out. (You've posted in the iBook G3 Forum.)
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9, MacBook 2.0/2 GB/10.4.x
real_tt
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 6:32 AM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I am using a laptop to connect to the internet not the machine that I am writing about. If I could do that I would not need any help. I will check out the other forum but this thread is on topic.
Mac OS X (10.5.1)

The information in your thread references an iBook quite a lot but the title of this post says iMac so I going to assume that you are trying to use this device with an iMac.
It is also unclear what version of the Mac OS you are using.
Let's start by stating the fact that these USB networking networking devices are not inherently supported by the Mac OS. Therefore they need drivers. These drivers are usually fragile and only work with a well defined version (or versions) of the Mac OS. Anytime that you make any upgrade to the Mac you are able to create an incompatibility with the driver and the device.
The Belkin F5D9050 does have some Mac OS drivers available at this link.
You should uninstall/remove the current driver for this device.
Restart your iMac.
Download and install the appropriate driver for the version of Mac OS on your iMac.
Restart your iMac.
If that doesn't work, either get the original AirPort card for the internal wireless slot in the iMac or get an Ethernet wireless adapter. An Ethernet wireless adapter requires no drivers and therefore will work with any Ethernet device.

Firewire ports, USB ports, and CD/DVD drive not recognized.

I have a G3 PB with 2 FW and 2USB ports. I am running 10.2.8 with 256MB RAM. Upon starting this AM, I noticed the CD that was in my CD drive was not recognized. Nothing on the desktop. I have a 120 GB LaCie external firewire drive which was not recognized either. I tried a Lexar 2 GB thumb drive in the USB port but again nothing on the desktop. Here's what I have tried without success:
1.) Several Restarts.Drives removed during start. Hooked to different ports after restart with no sign of drive on the desktop.
2,) Resart With extensions off
3.) Zapped the PRAM
4.) Started from Systems disk and noted both external drives seen by the startup disk but thumb drive stated that it
wasn't mounted.
5.) Ran and fixed permissions on internal hard drive. Ran disk first aid. Restart again from internal drive would not recognize ports.
6.) Created a new user account hoping a fresh account would recognize the peripherals but no luck.
7.) Now wondering, if drives are seen by System install disk but not internal drive, is the OS askew in some way and if there are any tricks anyone knows to bring "sight to the blind"?
G3 PB Mac OS X (10.2.x)

How about running TechTool Deluxe (Comes on your Apple Care CD)
Also, run Repair Disk from your Install Disc one (1).
TechTool might show some things, and Repair Disk, from Disk Utilities on the install disk (1) might help repair some unknown issue.
Another also, (Try after the afore mentioned, and/or before run Disk utility to see if the thumb drives mount in the Drives column) from your App./utilities/disk utilities.
Hope these steps help.
L+
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