Hello: This is my first message to this list and I hope someone can help me.
I bought my iMac in January 2000, and up to now, it has served me well. (I know that Mac's live longer than PC's because they're better built) But now, my iMac is dying a slow death. A few months ago, I got a CD stuck in the drive. I've tried everything short of trying to pry the slot-loading open and ripping it out. I had a tech come over and gave me an estimate of $175 to break it open and about $100 or so for a replacement. He said something is bent inside. (The machine want's to eject the CD, but it can't complete the process.) In addition to that problem, the speakers won't when they want to, I'm running OS 9.22 and my machine seems to be running a bit slower. I just bought a new keyboard ( A Kensington ) which works just fine, but it's time for a new machine. Can anyone tell me anything a tech couldn't tell me about getting out the CD? When I try to eject via the normal methods, I get a humming sound like a truck starting. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike Burris Cambridge, Mass -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
