Macbook grinding cd and won't boot

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VE3NEF

macrumors member

Original poster

• Feb 14, 2010

• #1

Hi,


I have a macbook that won't eject a cd or boot up. I try turning it on, but all it does is make the start up sound and make grinding sounds as it tries to read the cd. All I get is a blank grey screen.

I've tried holding the trackpad and eject button on boot up, but nothing happens. What else can I try?


Thanks a lot!


VE3NEF

 

NewMacbookPlz

macrumors 68040

• Feb 14, 2010

• #2

Sounds like the CD may not be mounted on the spindle properly. You can try turning the laptop on it's side and gently shaking/tapping the computer...that may free the disc.

 

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chrismacguy

macrumors 68000

• Feb 14, 2010

• #3

If that doesnt fix it, you could also attempt sliding a very thin, not-sharp piece of metal or paper inside to see if you can get it to "hit" anything.

 

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VE3NEF

macrumors member

Original poster

• Feb 15, 2010

• #4

chrismacguy said:

If that doesnt fix it, you could also attempt sliding a very thin, not-sharp piece of metal or paper inside to see if you can get it to "hit" anything.

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Awesome! thanks so much. I slid a piece of plastic in the drive, and the dvd came out. Now the comp boots up again.

The gf is gonna love me.