Why does my disk keep ejecting
when i insert my disk into the computer it reads it then automaticl ejects the disk. How do i make the computer ready the disk. I have an imac early 2008 with intel core i2 adn 4 gb of ram
If it is just that one disk, then it may be dirty or scratched. Use a clean damp cloth to gently wipe off fingerprints and dirt in a radial (center to edge) motion, not in a circular motion.
If this happens with all disks, your optical drive may be broken. You would then either need to replace it or obtain an external optical drive.
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