Internal iMac superdrive keeps ejecting discs

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Internal iMac superdrive keeps ejecting discs

The Superdrive on my iMac will not accept any discs. It just immediately ejects discs that I insert. This happened before about a year ago, but I forgot how I got it to work, and I can't find the thread here.
Thus this request: What do I need to do to get the Superdrive on my iMac to work again? I already cleaned it out completely with the air duster. I know that there is some keyboard startup trick or something that needs to be done to reset something, but my brain is aging, and I forgot what it is. Obviously any helpful suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2), mid-2007 24" 2.4Ghz 4GB RAM

Posted on May 10, 2014 8:19 AM

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Answer 1

den.thed

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May 10, 2014 8:29 AM in response to iStoneman57

Follow the tips for troubleshooting the internal SuperDrive,

at > Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive

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iStoneman57 Author

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May 10, 2014 9:22 AM in response to den.thed

That link is for troubleshooting the EXTERNAL slot-loading superdrive, NOT the INTERNAL one. Thanks for trying, though.

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Klaus1

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May 10, 2014 9:54 AM in response to iStoneman57

Try a SMC reset:

Resetting the SMC (System Management Controller) on Intel-based Macs:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964 and

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237?viewlocale=en_US

Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

If you are using a Wireless Keyboard:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3273

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den.thed

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May 10, 2014 4:57 PM in response to iStoneman57

Look again, it is for both.

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Answer 5

MrBillP

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May 25, 2015 2:47 PM in response to Klaus1

My internal drive was not allowing insertion (rejecting after inserting about half way). I read on another site to reset the SMC 3 times (Shut down, unplug for 15 seconds, plug back in, wait another 5 seconds then push the power button), then reset PRAM (Hold down P-R-Option-Command while restarting and wait for the gong 3 times then release the keys). Don't know if the three restarts were really required but it all worked and I'm very grateful.

I'd read a few similar descriptions of my problem that ended with, "I had to replace my drive," or similar words.

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