g5 desktop still running with one problem

[curlsontop]

I'm using a g5 i know i know but shes running wonderfully, except for one thing ....dvd doesnt work..it says disc not recognized.. I've tried troubleshooting to no avail... any ideas? i can burn a cd.

 

[Slydude]

Assuming that you have tried different brands of DVD there is a distinct possibility that the DVD drive is failing. Is that the original drive?

 

[harryb2448]

Just pop a Pioneer say DVR-109/114 in and it will be great. Pioneer works natively with Apple and it is an easy easy job. Just Google 'replace PowerMac G5 opitcal drive'.

 

[curlsontop]

I'm not that saavy. This is the original drive but I cannot be sure. Believe it or not this is my newest computer. I had a g4 for years. If it's too complicated I'll just leave it be. I'd hate to ruin a machine that albeit slow, dies all I need. Testament to old Mac stuff huh?

 

[Slydude]

External DVD burners should work with that computer as well. One thing to keep in mind though: Some software, mainly iDVD and other parts of the iLife suite, usually didn't work with an external burner. Toast and many other programs were fine though.