On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM Alexander Burke via users < [email protected]> wrote:
> > I think linux has moved to more strict enforcement of USB power limits, > so may now require an external source of power. > > This is not the problem, because: > > >The "Disks" utility does see the optical drive. > When the drive is connected, power demand is lower. The journal should report media errors. > > > My bet is that the disc has become unreadable, which explains the drive > being stuck in a busy state with the disc inserted. This can sometimes > happen as a result of age, humidity, or both: > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_rot > Trying a known good drive would determine if the media has deteriorated. -- George N. White III
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