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Thought maybe I needed to upgrade to Yosemite, which I did--no help.
Why the grinding noise before iMac spits it out? Does not happen with older cds, or burned ones.
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), memory--4GB RAM
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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Apple's Disc Burning Quick Assist
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. ***
I'm getting nowhere...
Why would 2 specific music cds just purchased on amazon, play on a boom box and not the iMac? Other cds, commercial or burned, do play on the iMac.
Guitar Dojo wrote:
I'm getting nowhere...
Why would 2 specific music cds just purchased on amazon, play on a boom box and not the iMac?
Is your boom box a slot or tray loader?
Other cds, commercial or burned, do play on the iMac.
It's possible the Amazon cds are damaged, scratched, etc. in some way. Did you clean the superdrive as previously suggested and/or tried all the other suggestions? If so, you can return the cds.
boom box is old school Radio Shack top tray loader
I ordered a disc cleaner, so we'll see. Don't make sense though that the cd is defective if it plays on one machine and not another
thx, Boomer, will let you know!
You're welcome & good luck!
new cds eject before playing, no prob with old ones
