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MBP Superdrive burns cd's but not dvd's
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 879067" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Usually, when the SuperDrive begins to fail, the impact will be with the DVD burner part. Reason: burning a DVD requires a higher level of power thru the optical circuitry. Sometimes cleaning will work especially if the lens was dirty or smudged. </p><p></p><p>In your situation where cleaning no longer works, the drive is probably at the end of its life and should be replaced. My recommendation is to either purchase an external drive, or have the internal replaced. If you're a DIY person, you may be able to swap out the drive yourself. The ifixit web store sells the replacement drive and has instructions on how to change it out.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">iFixit: iPod, iBook, & PowerBook Parts and Accessories</a></p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 879067, member: 46727"] Usually, when the SuperDrive begins to fail, the impact will be with the DVD burner part. Reason: burning a DVD requires a higher level of power thru the optical circuitry. Sometimes cleaning will work especially if the lens was dirty or smudged. In your situation where cleaning no longer works, the drive is probably at the end of its life and should be replaced. My recommendation is to either purchase an external drive, or have the internal replaced. If you're a DIY person, you may be able to swap out the drive yourself. The ifixit web store sells the replacement drive and has instructions on how to change it out. [url=http://www.ifixit.com]iFixit: iPod, iBook, & PowerBook Parts and Accessories[/url] Regards. [/QUOTE]
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