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nanunanu14
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Apple SuperDrive shows green screen with one DVD

audio plays fine, picture flashing with a green screen on an apple super drive playing a dvd. plays other dvd's normally.

Posted on Oct 28, 2026 9:26 AM

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Tesserax
User level: Level 10 (162,294 points)

Oct 29, 2026 11:34 AM in response to nanunanu14

Since other DVDs play normally using your Apple USB SuperDrive, the drive itself is probably functioning correctly. The issue may be specific to this DVD, although we can't yet rule out a compatibility or playback problem.


I suggest trying the following:

  1. Inspect the affected DVD for fingerprints, smudges, or scratches. If necessary, gently clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth, wiping from the center outward.
  2. Try playing the DVD on another computer or standalone DVD player. This should help determine whether the problem is specific to the disc.
  3. If you're using Apple's DVD Player app, quit and reopen it, then try playing the DVD again.
  4. If possible, try playing the affected DVD using VLC Media Player to see whether the green flashing occurs there as well.


If the DVD plays correctly on another device or in VLC, the problem may be related to how Apple's DVD Player handles that particular disc.


Could you let us know whether this is a commercially produced DVD or one that was recorded or burned yourself? Also, are you using Apple's DVD Player app or another application to play it?


Ref: Troubleshooting DVD Player on Mac - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384687