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Q: My iMac won't recognise blank cd-r's.

My Imac, mid 2007, processor 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo won't recognise black cd's.  It will recognise normal cd-r's and dvd's but not blank cd-r's.  The cd drive makes a whiring sound like it's trying to accept the cd-r, then after 5-6 seconds, to ejects it again.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Dec 8, 2013 1:16 PM

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  • by Baby Boomer (USofA),

    Baby Boomer (USofA) Baby Boomer (USofA) Dec 8, 2013 1:36 PM in response to totneschap
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    Dec 8, 2013 1:36 PM in response to totneschap
    black

     

    Typo?

     

    Another help source (if you haven't already done so).

     

    Go to your OS Help Menu.  In the search field type dvd

    Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to  your issue.

     

    You can also do the same in Disk Utility.  Open same up.

    At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.

    This will bring up the Help Menu.

     

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    Try a different brand.  Top forum favorites

    CDs

    FUJI

    TDK

    Verbatim

     

    DVDs

    Maxell

    Verbatim

     

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    Apple's Disc Burning Quick Assist

     

     

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive

     

     

     

    *** Your drive may need cleaning.  Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs. ***

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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