Disfunctioning CD drive

[eh57393]

My cd drive will not accept discs. They will go in, but it feels forced, and then the computer doesn't recognize them. Any quick fixes?

 

[GGJstudios]

It would help if you gave some information about what kind of computer you're using, what operating system, etc.

 

[eh57393]

I'm on a MacBook with OS X Version 10.4.11.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

I'm on a MacBook with OS X Version 10.4.11.

I have the same problem on a PowerBook G4. I took it in to get looked at, since it appeared that the drive hardware broke somehow.

What was happening to me was this: First, the drive would spit out any disc I inserted. Then, it wouldn't even accept the disc, and "feels forced" when I try to put it in, exactly like you describe.

One thing that can cause this is a foreign object or miniature disc stuck in the drive - slot-loading SuperDrives don't like the miniature discs too much.

 

[eh57393]

Did your powerbook have to be sent off to fix the problem?

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Did your powerbook have to be sent off to fix the problem?

Yes it did.