[G4] CD/RW Internal not working in Panther

[Mark]

Hi JR,

I had the same problem. I solved it by resetting my PRAM as suggested  
on Apple's discussion forums. You can read that thread here:  
<http://discussions.info.apple.com/WebX?50@73.f7GIaDy4nQE.2@.599c540c/ 
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All my ATAPI devices are now visible.

Hope that helps,

Mark

On Dec 8, 2003, at 2:51 PM, DILLOMAN at aol.com wrote:

> Hello fellow Listers,
> I have a problem that I'm sure you Listers can help with...
> Computer: G4/450MP;  1.25 gb RAM; OS XPanther 10.3.1
>
> I removed the factory CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive and inserted an internal  
> QPS 24x10x40 CD/RW.
>
> Upon boot-up, the light on the drive flashes, and the drawer will  
> open/close.  Once started-up, the drive is basically dead.  No  
> flashing lights, and the drawer won't budge, - DEAD!
>
> I am trying to use Toast 5.2.3 or iTunes or Burn Disk (from the File  
> Menu).  The System Profiler does not even see the drive in Panther.
>
> Now, here's the strange part, if I boot into OS 9.2.2, everything  
> works fine!  I can burn to my little heart's content.  AND the drive  
> is seen by ASP (Apple System Profiler).
>
> QPS Tech Support says to get drivers from Apple - NOT!!!  Apple  
> doesn't have them (that I can find).
>
> BTW, the drive did CD/R, not "W" in OS X 10.2.8, and it was recognized  
> in ASP.
>
> Is there some 3rd party drivers I can try?  Intech does not have their  
> OS X  CD software complete.
>
> This is a real PITA (Pain in the A**)!
>
> Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.