Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Hardware - Troubleshooting and Discussion > Mac Desktops > Upgraded Superdrive won't read blank DVDs

Upgraded Superdrive won't read blank DVDs
Thread Tools
JazzCatDRP
Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2004
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
May 22, 2006, 05:13 PM
 
I just installed a Superdrive in my mini...The pioneer superdrive available from macsales.com. It reads CDs and DVDs fine, but won't read a blank DVD at all...it'll just chirp for a little while, and then kick the disc out. I've tried a Memorex DVD+R and a Sony DVD-R, with no luck on either one. Is the burner defective, or is there some software step I missed along the way. This mini originally just came with the DVD-ROM drive. Thanks for any help you can toss my way!
     
JazzCatDRP  (op)
Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Sep 2004
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
May 22, 2006, 05:19 PM
 
Okay, update...I just found it won't read any DVDs at all. It did just a couple days ago, but it won't read a Video DVD or my Tiger install DVD either all of a sudden.
     
iBorg
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status: Offline
Reply With Quote
Jul 10, 2006, 02:16 AM
 
I just had this happen with my G5 iMac 2GHz - I've been burning data CD's and DVD's, burning home iMovie projects with iDVD, and ripping audio CD's with no problems. Suddenly last week, my superdrive won't read ANYTHING, blank DVD/CD's, commercial DVD/CD's, even discs I've recently burned on it.

I recently upgraded iTune and to 10.4.7, but this problem started a few days afterward. I've used Disk Utility, repaired permissions, and updated again to 10.4.7 using the Combo Update, with no help.

Any ideas would be appreciated. My iMac is 14 months old, and is covered by AppleCare, but I hate to send it in if there's another fix.



iBorg
     
   
Thread Tools
 
Forum Links
Forum Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:49 PM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,