• IDVD will not launch to burn DVD

    In my iMovie HD 5.0.2, the iDVD will not launch to burn a DVD. I have tried everything. When clicking the iDVD, it says to go to Finder to launch. In Finder, I go to applications and click iDVD and get:You cannot use ...view more
    coachglenn
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  • Powerbook will NOT eject disks

    I know there are many threads on this subject: but it seems this Powerbook has a very strange problem as it will NOT eject disks. IT IS NOT A SOFTWARE MALFUNCTION I have opened up the unit and gently pushed a thin ...view more
    S.U.
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  • Power Book G3 + DVD Drive Not Working

    Pismo 500 G3+DVD Drive not working Hello All, I'm trying to breath some life back into a old 500 G3 Power Book, i wont to reinstall OS 9 back onto to it, but every time i load a Disc in the drive and reboot, the mach...view more
    normnod
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  • Powerbook keeps ejecting DVD's

    9 out of 10 times whenever i insert a DVD into my Powerbook it makes some noises like trying to read and after about 15 to 20 seconds it ejects. The few times it actually manages to run the dvd playback is not so go...view more
    louie
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  • OptiDisc stuck in slot drive

    After having absolutely no problems burning DVDs for several years, today I kept getting the "failed to calibrate the laser power for this media" message. After looking for advice in the discussions, I decided to try ...view more
    wyncoteln
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  • Trying to install Leopard with broken Combo Drive

    Hi, I recently got a Powerbook G4 Titanium 1 GB with a broken combo drive. It has OS X 10.2 on it an I would like to wipe and install Leopard. I have tried booting off an external USB drive but it won't show up in the...view more
    a brody
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  • Disc Size

    I just bought the newest version of the G4 17" Powerbook last month. My question is what size Disc can be put in the CD/DVD drive? My Camcorder uses 3" DVD's and i was wondering if i can use them in my Powerbook?view more
    Mark V
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  • Initialization error [-70012]  Valid DVD drive not found

    I inserted a dvd and it has disapperared into the G-4 black hole. No icon to eject, and DVD app will not open. Tried to force eject with BFH, I mean restart while holding trackpad, with no reaction from drive. Feedb...view more
    old comm guy
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  • Optical Drive problem

    i have a powerbook g4 with an: MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-825: Firmware Revision: DAM5 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported) Cache: 2048 KB Reads DVD: Yes CD-Write: -R, -RW DVD-Write: -R, -RW,...view more
    S.U.
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  • New superdrive / combo on PB G4/400

    Hello everyone, I would like to replace my DVD player on the mercury G4 / 400 with a combo drive or better, with a superdrive, I think this should solve at least problems reading some CDs and DVDs burned me and then i...view more
    ciccino
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  • HARDWARE ERROR optical drive

    While trying to burn a DVD-R disk I often but not always have a message "The drive reported a hardwares error: Sense Key = HARDWARE ERROR Sense Code = 0x03, 0x01." It happens only when I am burning using Popcorn, neve...view more
    Richard NYC
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  • Use DVD drive of Imac for Powerbook through firewire

    I have a Powerbook with an inoperative DVD drive. I would like to use the drive from my imac through firewire to install Leopard on the Powerbook. How is this done? Thanks.view more
    Niel
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  • What external DVD readers/writers will work on Prismo firewire and OSX 10.4

    Hello all, I was looking at a lot of threads regarding my issue that I posted on IDVD5 and iMovieHD forums so I won't duplicate that post here. Question: In order for me to use an external DVD+RW (LaCie) on my Prism...view more
    Silly rabbit
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  • Pioneer DVD-RW DVD 106D  fails

    My Pioneer DVD-RW DVD 106D on my G5 Dual 2.0 Mhz does not read or recognize any dick inserted. I can hear it trying o read...but nothing...Any help please?view more
    ryan42
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  • error code -43 when burning DVD

    When I try to burn a DVD this pops up. Thanks to anyone that can help. The operation cannot be completed because one or more required items cannot be found. (Error code-43). Could not open the data fork of "<unab...view more
    Shelley Williams
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  • powerbook g4 help!!

    ok so i have a powerbook g4 17 inch and i have had it since 2004, the screen on my laptop doesn't work so i have it going to a tv screen and that is my monitor, so here is the question i need to use the install dvd's ...view more
    eww
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  • CD drive non responsive

    Folks! My cd Drive won't accept any cd's. When I try and insert the cd, it seems like there is a CD already in use. But in reality there is nothing in there. Need some work done ASAP. All suggestions are welcome Rview more
    TeenTitan
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  • blank cd's won't read in drive

    hey, ive had my powerbook for two years, ever since i got it, blank cds seem to only work about half of the time. most of the time it just reads reads reads and spits it out. if anyone could help me out that would be ...view more
    allyenw
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  • mini cd

    Hi: I bought a digital camera. the software is on a mini cd. the slot in my powerbook cannot take a mini cd. Is there and adaptor so I can play the mini cd?view more
    eww
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  • DVD won't mount and won't eject

    Hi, I placed a DVD into my drive this morning and the disc wouldn't mount. When I try to eject it it doesn't eject either. Pressing the eject button on the keyboard doesn't even show the little eject arrow on the disp...view more
    eww
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