

Restart the MacBook, and then insert a disc into the optical drive. Wait about three minutes after you blow out the drive for any condensation created by the canned air to dry inside the laptop. Use a can of compressed air to blow out the slot in the optical drive. If after restarting the MacBook the optical drive still produces unusual sounds, shut down the laptop.Ĭlose the LCD screen on the MacBook, and then disconnect the AC power adapter.

Insert another disc into the drive to determine if a faulty disc is the cause of the strange noises.Įject the disc from the optical drive and restart the MacBook.

If the disc appears warped or has a surface that isn't smooth and flat, this could be the cause the optical drive producing unusual sounds. Inspect the disc and ensure there are no signs of warping and that the disc is perfectly flat. Eject the disc manually from the optical drive.
