g4 dvd drive no longer loads

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my G4 os9 system worked fine for many years

I filled up the 40 gB drive and installed a larger one 100 dB

final cut will no longer boot up

" extensions missing "

I cannot re install FCP, as my dvd burner [ pioneer ] rejects all discs
 
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Is this a tower, laptop, or all-in-one?

Buy an USB external, or replace the internal?
 
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Is this a tower, laptop, or all-in-one?

Is this a tower, laptop, or all-in-one?

Buy an USB external, or replace the internal?

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a tower G4 OS9.1
from ~ yr 2000

it has NEVER been connected to the net
 

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As member ferrarr mentioned...maybe it's time to purchase a new optical drive (internal or external).

Also could be a dirty drive (clean with some canned air)...and check the disk for dirt/damage issues.

- Nick
 
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Since it is an older model, maybe one of These cd/dvd drive lens cleaner discs would help?
 

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