Help! Mac mini (2010) won't accept disc

[cherry13bomb]

I can't get my Mac mini to accept discs. I'm almost positive there is not one already in it. I tried to search for a solution and none of them worked. (Shutting down and holding the mouse button, etc.) I read that the SuperDrive can fail because of a fan issue. Is that true? I haven't heard my fan (it was always loud enough that I c

 

[blueroom]

Had that happen to me on my 2010 MBP, for me it meant the Optical drive had failed. Lucky I had AppleCare and they replace it free. And yes SuperDrives commonly fail over time. My 2009 27" did the same thing but not worth the repair as I don't use it.

Take it in to Apple, they'll tell you exactly what's wrong.

 

[cherry13bomb]

Sorry, this accidentally sent before I finished. There's another post. Will they charge me just to look at it? I don't have apple care.

 

[blueroom]

Free to have them check it out. Around $150 to repair. They won't sell you the drive without them installing it.

 

[cherry13bomb]

Ok thanks. I was hoping it woul be something I could do myself.

 

[philipma1957]

Ok thanks. I was hoping it woul be something I could do myself.

here is an on



sale external dvd



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-Index-_-ExternalCDDVDDrives-_-27151264-L011A







IT IS possible to put a new dvd/player in it. DIY.


http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/


http://www.applecomponents.com/item...lot-sata/0000004784?pn=1&cmp=0167&per_page=30


costly


or buy this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151260


use it externally.


or buy this



http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive


which is not worth the price