I can't answer the question directly, but when I have had a problem with a CD drive I use the Kensington CD drive head cleaner. It's a CD with little brushes that clean and de-static the heads. I haven't seen them around for awhile, but I recommend using it. The heads do get dusty. Nate -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Michael England <michaelengland at gmail.com> > Hello All. > What is the deal with the stuttering on the Smart Drives. I have been looking > and > asking around for a fix but alas.... A lot of Apple Users seem to have this > problem. > AND I am attempting to play quality DVD's. No bootlegs or crappy copies. Happens > more > often then it should. Rather annoying. > > > > Using DVD Player 4.0 > > PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-103: > > Capacity: 6.94 GB > Manufacturer: PIONEER > Model: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-103 > Revision: 1.90 > Serial Number: > Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-RW > Disc Burning: Apple Supported/Shipped > Removable Media: Yes > Detachable Drive: No > BSD Name: disk4 > Protocol: ATAPI > Unit Number: 0 > Socket Type: Internal > OS9 Drivers: No > > > > ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!! =) > _______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list > G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4 > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984