Take the 2-minute tour ×  My MacBook (Snow Leopard) seems to be
unable to read DVDs and CDs. I've searched around the nets, and
it looks like I may be experiencing a relatively common problem,
but I don't want to jump to conclusions. Unfortunately, all the
threads I've found are filled with "me too me too", and not a
lot in terms of actual help.  What tools can I use, or tests can
I run, to try to diagnose (and perhaps even solve) the problem
myself before give up and replace the drive?  share|improve this
question wiki? I can't do it. –  Tim Jan 12 '11 at 5:29 This is
apparently quite a common problem with Macbooks. It happens when
you pick the Macbook up too often, when open, holding it in the
area of the Superdrive; it essentially breaks the drive. It is a
hardware issue and the only solution is to replace it. It's not
particularly hard if you are a 'handy' kinda person. –  user2457
Jan 12 '11 at 10:26  2 Answers 2  up vote 2 down vote accepted
Try running the Apple Hardware Test. If I remember right, reb