Can't insert Cd into 12in powerbook superdrive

[Idunlap34]

Can anybody help me? i am not able to insert a cd into my superdrive. When inserting a disc it seems to be blocked (there is not a cd in it). It seems to be blocked near the screen. Is there a fix for this?

Thanks a bunch Ian

 

[eric2006]

From my experience with PowerBook drives, I can see two possible causes for your problem:

1. There are 2 "arms" that pull the disk in, and prevent it from falling out. One may be jammed. You could open up the PowerBook and have a look, or try to move it with a pin or similar item.

2. Something in the case has been bent/bumped, and blocks the drive. You may need to disassemble the case to get at the problem, if this is the case.

If all else fails, you can get a new drive relatively inexpensively. - OWC is one good vendor:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/powerbook/

 

[Idunlap34]

not to be stupid but how do you open it up to check to see if one is locked?

 

[ex2bot]

Opening the case is not for the feint of heart, nor for someone who hasn't had some experience dismantling electronics. There are tutorials on the web for taking apart the MacBooks.