[X4U] CD eject

[Jeff Carruthers]

On Dec 23, 2007, at 7:19 PM, Arthur Amolsch wrote:

> My Quicksilver G4 won't boot up beyond the initial
> blue screen, and I can't seem to get a CD to eject
> so I can put in a system CD or a DiskWarrior CD.
> Is there a "mechanical" way to eject the CD? My G3
> tower had a small hole through which an operator
> could insert a paper clip IIRC.
>
> Advice and solution earnestly sought.
>
> TIA
>
> Art Amolsch


Art: if holding the house button down while restarting doesn't eject  
the CD, try opening the CD door with your fingernail. With luck, you  
will be able to see the small hole where you insert a paper clip; or  
you could always pull the tray manually (gently).

Good luck.

Jeff
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