CD/DVD Wont Recognize When Iserted

[sambohack]

hi

ive got the following mac

Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini1,1
Processor Name: Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed: 1.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MM11.0055.B08
SMC Version: 1.3f4

MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-846:

Firmware Revision: FM3J
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO


when i put a any dvd/cd into the drive it takes it off me then starts to read it but then does'nt show up on my desktop as requested and then spits it out

please help

thanks

sam

 

[iLog.Genius]

Does this happen with all CD/DVD's, or only a select few? If you're finding that it does this with the majority of your discs, then chances are your SuperDrive is/has failed and probably needs to be repaired. Lucky for you, SuperDrive's aren't exactly expensive and if you're comfortable with computers, you can do the repair yourself and save a few dollars.

 

[sambohack]

Does this happen with all CD/DVD's, or only a select few? If you're finding that it does this with the majority of your discs, then chances are your SuperDrive is/has failed and probably needs to be repaired. Lucky for you, SuperDrive's aren't exactly expensive and if you're comfortable with computers, you can do the repair yourself and save a few dollars.

thanks for the reply

yeah it happens with everything i put in the drive

 

[iLog.Genius]

SuperDrive is most likely dead. Seeing how you have the first generation, Rev. A Mac Mini, rather than buying a SuperDrive to repair it yourself (might cost you a few hundred? Haven't looked around yet), you're better off just buying a new Mac Mini.

 

[nickXedge]

It is definitely not cheaper to buy a new Mac Mini.

You can replace it yourself, and for under $100.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Panasonic/MMINISL8XDL/

 

[iLog.Genius]

You could go that way. But I'd still go find another Mac Mini, used, refurbished or even new only because Mac Mini's are not very expensive and he has the first Mac Mini. OP would also consider whether he would do it himself or get someone to do it for him.