Empty drive, repeated eject noise

The optical drive / superdrive on my MacBook Pro repeatedly makes a sound like it's ejecting a disk even when it's empty. I don't think it does it when there's something in the drive. This has been going on for a while now and the firmware update did nothing to fix it. It seems like it happens when I'm not actively using my laptop, but it happens both when it's awake and asleep, sometimes as often as every 10-15 minutes or so. It happens only when it's open. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10), MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-857D

Posted on Sep 2, 2007 8:12 AM

22 replies

G W

Level 1

0 points

Apr 20, 2008 11:25 AM in response to G W

Tried the "fix" listed above to no avail. I then tried putting a CD in the drive and then leaving it in while closed, which stopped the irritating sound. Now it just sounds like it's trying to read the cd endlessly. I don't know that its actually sleeping. ??

aelita

Level 1

0 points

Apr 25, 2008 10:43 PM in response to Laura Shaffer

Hi,

I was having this issue also. I tried everything on this forum, and then went to the Apple store Genius bar. Apple went so far as to replace the Superdrive, but sadly that did nothing to solve the problem. So I did some troubleshooting at home. We are using a Sprint Sierra Wireless Air Card 595U, which is basically a wireless antenna that plugs into the USB port. Duh! For some reason when this card is plugged in to the MacBook Pro the machine will not sleep. It must be getting signals of some kind even when the software claims it is disconnected ?? Anyway, that solved the mystery. Unplug the air card, the machine sleeps fine.

Sep 22, 2007 7:54 AM in response to infinite vortex

Thanks for your advice. I tried both suggestions, but it's still doing it. I'm going to the Genius Bar today, I'll let you know what action they decide to take.

Feb 5, 2008 4:57 PM in response to Laura Shaffer

so is there any fix for this? this seems to be an issue, but no one is addressing it.

i noticed mine will do the repeated ejecting for awhile, then stop. anyone else?

Feb 5, 2008 6:30 PM in response to dj spikes

I'm having the same issue. It all started after I installed Leopard. It only happens when it's open. My MacBook is pro is 2 years old, by the way.

Feb 7, 2008 10:24 AM in response to MattShadbolt

Hey Matt, try the reset that kidojac posted. So far it's worked for me. It's been a day and no random ejecting.

G W

Level 1

0 points

Apr 20, 2008 11:32 AM in response to G W

And...I still have tiger so I don't know if that's the culprit, or time, given my computer is now 1.5 years old.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Empty drive, repeated eject noise