-----Original Message----- From: iMac List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of chris Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 16:10 To: iMac List Subject: Stuck slot load drive
Has anyone had any luck cleaning a slot load CD/DVD drive from an iMac? The one from my iMac DV SE has been sticking for a long time. When it tries to eject, it won't push the CD out all the way and you have to grab the edge of the disc and pull it out. It has not gotten bad enough that it doesn't eject at all and I have to use tweezers to grab the disc (not very good for the disc). Has anyone had luck cleaning them or deglazing the rubber rollers that push the CD out? I figured I'd ask before I dismantle the iMac and give it a try. Just in case a number of people have tried and failed, and the prospects don't look good. In the event that it isn't cleanable, can an external DVD drive be used to play DVDs? I'm thinking that if I can't repair it and have to replace it, I may buy an external firewire DVD+-RW drive from OWC. I think I'd rather spend the extra few bucks to get one of them then get a replacement used internal drive of unknown condition. But I want to be sure I can still play DVDs if I'm going to go that route. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> ------------------------------------------ Yes you can use an external firewire drive though you may have to install a patch to get it to recognize correctly. You could also replace the internal slot loading drive with a new one even a dvd+-rw. I am not sure what slimline drives Apple uses as there "SuperDrives" but any slot loading slimline drive should work. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
