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Mac Pro buzzing Superdrive
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redJag
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Feb 12, 2008, 07:59 PM
 
I just got my Mac Pro today and of course the first thing I do is start installing World of Warcraft.. and the Superdrive is excessively noisy, like a light grating or buzzing sound as it spins the disc. Is this normal or do I have a problem drive in my beastie?
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Feb 12, 2008, 08:19 PM
 
it's normal. it even does it when the CD isn't in use. drives me nuts, so i always eject disks when i can.

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Feb 13, 2008, 01:33 AM
 
Well, it may have been just the one DVD, the next one I tried wasn't nearly as loud. Not quiet, but much more acceptable.
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Feb 13, 2008, 08:49 AM
 
High speed vibration, sure. Buzzing or grating, not so much. Can you post a sound clip?

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redJag  (op)
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Feb 13, 2008, 12:11 PM
 
I don't think I want to put that DVD back in the drive but if another drive does it I'll see what I can do about a sound clip. Thanks for your interest.
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