les2ki

Q: 2007 MacBook Pro 3.1 internal superdrive not working

I have a 2007 MacBook Pro 3.1 which was running super slow.  I recently upgraded the RAM to 6GB (maximum allowed), swapped the internal HD to an SSD, and also replaced the internal superdrive, which had stopped working.  I did a clean install of El Capitan after everything was swapped out.  Everything seems to be working fine except for the internal superdrive.  When I put a CD in, it started spinning for a bit but then it just went silent, and I can't even eject the disc.  I tried both the F12 key and the manual eject button on top right of keyboard.  I thought maybe I didn't connect the cable correctly, but the fact it took the disc and started spinning, indicates the connection is fine.  Every time I restart the computer or wake from sleep, I can hear the drive spinning, but it will stop after about a minute.  I do not see any image of a CD mounted on desktop.  I also do not see the CDs & DVDs icon under System Preferences.  I'm wondering if I'm missing a driver or an extension for a CD/DVD drive.  Do I have a defective superdrive or is this a software issue?

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Jul 24, 2016 9:34 AM

Close

Q: 2007 MacBook Pro 3.1 internal superdrive not working

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers