DVDs autoeject without running

For the first time in several months I inserted a DVD on my iMac. It would try to start a few times, I heard it spin a few times. Then the disc ejects without starting. I tried this with two discs. The drive doesn't show up in Finder.

Windows

Posted on Jul 23, 2023 3:20 PM

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Jack-19

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Jul 23, 2023 3:29 PM in response to neoflyer

Hi there!

Reset the NVRAM and SMC, and see if the issue persists:

If it does, try in safe mode: Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support.

- Jack

kaz-k

Level 9

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Jul 24, 2023 9:51 AM in response to neoflyer

Hi,

Also try to check your iMac with Apple Diagnostics if it reports internal Super Drive related error.

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