How do I get my external CD drive to work on my Mac?

Go to Finder > Preferences. Now verify that External Disks and Hard Drives have a checkmark in the box. If not, click it to enable your external drive icons to show on your desktop.

Can IMAC G3 read DVD?

Your G3 does not read DVDs, only CDs.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my DVD Player?

Click the little Spotlight icon in the upper right corner of your Mac’s screen. Search for DVD Player, and the app’s icon will appear at the top of the Top Hits. Double click on the icon and the app will launch. Once launched you can open a DVD by going to File > Open DVD Player.

How do I force eject a CD from my Apple SuperDrive?

Like any other menu bar icon, you can position the Eject menu icon to appear anywhere in the menu bar. To reposition the Eject menu icon, press and hold the Command key on the keyboard, then drag the Eject menu icon to the desired location on the menu bar.

Why is my external CD drive not working Mac?

Assuming it’s plugged in correctly, not wobbly or loose, the cable could be at fault. Try connecting the same device with a different cable. Damaged USB or flash drive port. It could be a hardware issue with the Mac.

Why is my Mac not reading my DVD?

DVD not be recognized/read usually happens when you insert DVD disc improperly, have a damaged disc or DVD drive, or your DVD drive driver goes outdated. For that, you can repair or buy a new DVD drive, or reset NVRAM (or PRAM) via press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys to shut down your computer and turn on later.

How do I get my USB SuperDrive to work?

To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

Why is my IMAC not reading my CD?

Check your software With the Finder active, from the Finder menu, select Preferences…. Click the General icon, and look under “Show these items on the Desktop:”. Make sure CDs, DVDs, and iPods is checked. If it isn’t, when you insert a CD or DVD, its icon will appear in Finder windows, but not on the desktop itself.

How do I get my computer to recognize an external CD drive?

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Verify if the drive is recognized in BIOS/System Setup.
  2. Run the Dell PC Diagnostics on the Optical Drive (CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray drive)
  3. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
  4. Run the Microsoft CD/DVD Fix it troubleshooter.
  5. Update or reinstall the driver for the optical drive.