Juleeyxo

Q: DVD Player making noises and ejects on its own

I don't always use my DVD Player so I wouldn't be able to tell you how long this problem has been happening but I know the last time I used the DVD player it was working perfectly fine.

 

The problem is when I insert a DVD it begins to read it but then it starts to make weird noises like its jammed and spins again and repeats the jamming sound to the point that it ejects the DVD on its own.

 

Ive tried seeing if it was the DVD but it does it with every new DVD I try.

 

Macbook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.2

2.5 GHz Intel Core i5

 

DVD Player

App Version: 5500.56

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 5, 2015 6:15 PM

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Apr 8, 2015 2:50 PM in response to Juleeyxo
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    Apr 8, 2015 2:50 PM in response to Juleeyxo

    Hi Juleeyxo,

     

    To help resolve this issue where your optical drive keeps ejecting discs automatically, please follow the directions outlined below.

     

    Accepts discs but they don't mount or are automatically ejected

    1. Make sure the drive is not placed upside down. The aluminum enclosure should be facing up as shown in section 1.
    2. Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
    3. Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive directly to the computer's USB port instead a USB hub.
    4. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
    5. Ensure your drive can read the specific type of disc being used. The System Profiler or System Information may provide additional information regarding what media your computer supports.
      • OS X Snow Leopard v10.6 or earlier: Open Apple System Profiler by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click More Info.
      • OS X Lion v10.7 and later: Click the Apple () menu and then hold down the Option key. Choose System Information from the menu.
    6. If the disc continues to not be recognized, contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or make an appointment with an Apple Retail Store.

     

     

    Get help with the slot-loading SuperDrive on your Mac computer - Apple Support

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.