My IMac is rejecting the CD's so I can't record

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My IMac is rejecting the CD's so I can't record

IMy IMac is rejecting the blank CD's so I haven't been able to record anything from my Itunes. I read something about mthe optical drive, but I have no idea about what to do!!!! Thanks!!!

Posted on Sep 25, 2013 9:14 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 25, 2013 10:30 PM in response to magiemarshall

You can backup iTunes purchases to a CD > iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive

Open System Preferences > CDs & DVDs

Select iTunes from the: When you insert a blank CD pop up menu.

iTunes content cannot be recorded to a CD inserted into the optical drive if that's what you goal is.

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Answer 2

babowa

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Sep 25, 2013 10:59 PM in response to magiemarshall

Which brand are you trying? Macs are finicky about their media - so try a different brand.

If you can't insert a CD all the way, your Superdrive may be defective - I've had to have one replaced because the mechanism that pulls in the CD was broken.

And, as far as I know, you can still burn playlists to CDs - if you get the drive to work, here are some tips from Apple:

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12140

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12149

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12148

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