Apple Superdrive issues
My Apple superdrive doesn't seem to work anymore.
I have unplugged and replugged back in but it's not appearing and there is a disc stuck inside which won't eject.
How do I fix this?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
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MumNJaspy Said:
"Apple Superdrive issues: My Apple superdrive doesn't seem to work anymore. I have unplugged and replugged back in but it's not appearing and there is a disc stuck inside which won't eject. How do I fix this?"
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Troubleshooting Superdrives:
See if something blow solves this. If so, report back which one.
Some thoughts:
A. Is there a Superdrive even seen?:
To Find Out:
- Go to: Apple menu
- Select: About this Mac
- Click: System Report... button
- View: Hardware on left-column
- Click: Disc Burning
- Confirm if a Superdrive is Even Seen
B. Try Using a New Administrator User:
See what happens when you create a new Administrator User and login to it and perform and eject. If it works, then it is something misconfigured in your current user.
C. Connect to a Different Computer:
Connect this to a difference computer, seeing if you can get it out.
D. See if Something Here Helps:
QUICK TIP: EIGHT WAYS TO FORCE EJECT A DISC FROM YOUR MAC’S OPTICAL DRIVE - macsales.com