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Q: CD doesn't show up on desktop....OS 10.7 Mac Mini

HI, I bought a 2007 Mac Mini w. OS 10.7, and when I put in a cd, nothing shows on the desktop, or in the Finder.  I connected a FW hard drive, and it shows in the browser, but not on the desktop.   How can I get it to show?

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11), 450 mhz, using Sonnet 1.2 processor

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 4:02 PM

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Q: CD doesn't show up on desktop....OS 10.7 Mac Mini

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 24, 2015 4:04 PM in response to mdmcxyz
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    Sep 24, 2015 4:04 PM in response to mdmcxyz

    Check the settings in the General and Sidebar tabs of the Finder’s preferences.

     

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Sep 24, 2015 4:05 PM in response to mdmcxyz
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    Sep 24, 2015 4:05 PM in response to mdmcxyz

    - Try resetting the SMC and NVRAM/PRAM

    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

    About NVRAM and PRAM

     

    - does the inserted disk show in  Disk Utility?

    - Does it show in System Profiler under SATA

    OS X: About System Information and System Profiler - Apple Support

     

    It is likely that the optical drive died. The optical drive in my 2009 Mini failed over three years ago.

  • by mdmcxyz,

    mdmcxyz mdmcxyz Sep 24, 2015 5:10 PM in response to lllaass
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    Sep 24, 2015 5:10 PM in response to lllaass

    Hi, thanks for your reply.

     

    I read a thread that said to restart and press alt+command, and then it showed up in the Finder, and was able to eject it.

     

    I reset the PRAM/NVRAM 3x

    I checked the System Profiler, and it comes up as an ATA device, and also as Superdrive in the Storage Window of the About this Mac

    It shows in Disk Utility

    I put in a cd and now Itunes auto opens and shows, and plays, etc.

     

    So this is all great.  But why doesn't it show as an icon on the desktop?  I am coming from OS 10.4.11, did they change something?

    Thanks for your help so far, I'm almost there.

     

    M

  • by mdmcxyz,

    mdmcxyz mdmcxyz Sep 24, 2015 5:28 PM in response to Niel
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    Sep 24, 2015 5:28 PM in response to Niel

    Thanks, Niel!  I have to catch up.  I thought it was an automatic thing.

    M

  • by mdmcxyz,

    mdmcxyz mdmcxyz Sep 25, 2015 12:53 AM in response to Niel
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    Sep 25, 2015 12:53 AM in response to Niel

    Hey, Niel:

     

    I let my Mini alone until now, some 6 hours later.  I started it up, everything seemingly ok, then put a music cd in, and it didn't show.

    I refreshed the PRAM  (com+opt+p+r) 3x, and then the cd showed on the desktop and Itunes started up, like it is supposed to.'

     

    Is that an indication that the PRAM battery is dead or going?  CD seems to work fine now.

     

    It was shut down but plugged in for 6 hours.

     

    M

  • by mdmcxyz,

    mdmcxyz mdmcxyz Sep 25, 2015 1:44 AM in response to mdmcxyz
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    Sep 25, 2015 1:44 AM in response to mdmcxyz

    Still having problems, anyone who knows about this:  I let my Mini alone for about 6 hours, shut down but plugged in.

    When I started it up, and put a cd in, no cd, and would not show up in Finder.  So I cleared the PRAM/NVRAM (com+alt+p+r) and the cd showed up.  I eject it, then put it back in, the cd icon shows, and Itunes starts up w. the cd selections.

     

    I know it's not supposed to be this way.  Anyone have suggestions?  Is the PRAM battery dead or going?

    If it's the Superdrive, would it be cheaper to get a new portable Superdrive for $80+ rather than repair/replace the internal one?

    When it's working, everything seems to be fine, eject, play, shows up in Finder sidebar, etc. 

     

    When I shut it down, then push start button, I have the same problem w. cd's, and I have to clear the PRAM again.  Then it shows up again, etc.

    ???

    PRAM battery or superdrive, or more than that?

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Sep 25, 2015 2:56 AM in response to mdmcxyz
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    Sep 25, 2015 2:56 AM in response to mdmcxyz

    Try replacing the PRAM battery

    https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac+mini+Model+A1176+PRAM+Battery+Replacement/1114

  • by mdmcxyz,

    mdmcxyz mdmcxyz Sep 25, 2015 9:08 PM in response to lllaass
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    Sep 25, 2015 9:08 PM in response to lllaass

    Well, I replaced it, and didn't even break anything.  It seems to be working correctly now.  Let's hope that was all.

    Thanks for your help and suggestions.

    Nothing like a little support for all this tech stuff.

    M