My optical drive on my macbook pro mid 2009 series is not working all the time.

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My optical drive on my macbook pro mid 2009 series is not working all the time.

I have a Macbook Pro mid 2009 series and just recently my optical drive is not working all the time. At times it decides to not spin a disk that has been inserted in the drive. I am currently deployed in Afghanistan and this is one of the very few things i have to distract me from the day to day haul. This is something that just started to happen and its very fustrating since i have limited support for this.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Feb 28, 2014 10:27 AM

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Feb 28, 2014 10:52 AM in response to dnnsarthrj

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

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Verbatim

DVDs

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Verbatim

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Apple's Disc Burning Quick Assist

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Portables: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive

Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2000Mac doesn't start up from install disc

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801Apple 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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