Comments on: MacBook (Pro) Matshita SuperDrive 2.1 Solution

By: Jimi

Jimi — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:50:14 +0000

I tried a lens cleaning kit but the drive wouldn’t accept it.
now I have this plextor re-branded drive which works ok (sort of) but has some issues with not - ejecting when my computer has been in standby or disk inactive mode. then I have to reboot the imac. quite annoying. I hope the newer machines do not have this crap…

By: Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:31:05 +0000

heyreynolds! - Indeed.

By: heyreynolds!

heyreynolds! — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:27:29 +0000

Matshita drive

the clues in the name isn’t it?

By: Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:48:29 +0000

MJ - Glad it worked out for you!

Spondooly - It’s good to remember that seemingly huge problems may have simple solutions. Thanks for your story!

By: Spondooly

Spondooly — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:12:29 +0000

I have a core 3 duo 15″ MBP - 2.33ghz

I have just had the same issue - to be honest - not sure how long it has been going (don’t burn alot) on but would not burn and would not read CD/DVD-Rs although would see commercial music and film DVD’s.

I decided to try a lens cleaning kit prior to doing anything else (I know it sounds obvious and if everyone else has tried this then tell me to bog off) - I used the Maxell cleaning kit (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxell-CD340-Cd-Lens-Cleaner/dp/B000001OM5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1236254838&sr=1-4)

It is working a treat now and I must admit that I was blown away that it was something so simple - in my case anyway. Worth splurging the £1.18 to try and see prior to going to extreme lengths.

Spondooly

By: MJ

MJ — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:17:02 +0000

Oh just to point out, my macbook warranty ran out a few months ago, but they still offered the replacement, all parts and labour for free.

By: MJ

MJ — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:15:14 +0000

I recently had the same problem, the superdrive will not write to or read any media except for store bought DVD’s.

I have contacted Apple support and was put through to management. I was told I would get a brand new drive to replace mine and it would all be for FREE!!!

I didn’t even have to beg them, they offered the replacement superdrive straight away and were very very helpful!

Thanks for the tips! I read those before phoning Apple Support, so I would recommend everyone with this same issue to phone Apple Support.

MJ - UK

By: Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:23:14 +0000

I guess you just can’t win with optical media these days?

By: Jimi

Jimi — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:18:45 +0000

thanks Richard.
well, a week ago I bought a Plextor px-608 and replaced it. works okay now, but still more sensitive than any old school drive. hmmz…

By: Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:26:20 +0000

@bampi: I wish I could offer you more help, but good luck!

@Jimi: I’d never trust another Matshita drive, ever. I hate this situation and I wish you luck as well.