Mac won't read DVD's

[drew336]

I have a iMac G4 700 Combo Drive, and just recently it started to not read DVD's - It will read CD's but not DVD's. How do I fix this?

 

[Zoowatch]

most Mac won't accept DVD+R
it only works with DVD-R
check the format of the DVD disc you have

 

[drew336]

most Mac won't accept DVD+R
it only works with DVD-R
check the format of the DVD disc you have

It's not a blank DVD I'm trying to use, its like a movie DVD and my Tiger DVD won't work either.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Sounds like a replacement may be needed. "Dirty" environments can cause failure of the DVD portion of the SDD.

 

[hkala]

what is the difference b/w dvd+r and dvd-r?

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

what is the difference b/w dvd+r and dvd-r?

From what I understand, it is the format that which each uses to record the information.

 

[Jigglelicious]

DVD drives tend to die and become unable to read DVD's (CD's still work) when they become very dusty or dirty inside. I have seen the same thing happen to several drives. There is really nothing you can do other than replace the drive. You can try one of those lens cleaning discs that they sell, but I don't know if they really work.

Still, its probably just better to install a Superdrive, as you can pick them up as cheaply as $50 these days.