My IMAC DVD player does not function when inserting a DVD. It tries reading them but then ejects the DVD movie. It will read a software disc and download but just not the movies. Does this need to be updated or fixed?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 2011
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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