[Cube] Re: Cube Core

[atoa at krak.net]

On Thu, 14 Apr 2005, Frederick Manter wrote:

>> Hello Cube Owners ...
>> 
>> I have a 450 MHz Cube.  A few days ago it wouldn't properly eject my State
>> Turbo Tax disc.  After several failed attempts, I shut down the Mac,
>> disconnected it from it's cords etc.  Upon depressing the release handle,
>> and pulling up on it to remove the "Core" I was disappointed to find that I
>> couldn't remove it.  It is hanging on something.  I have an AirPort Card
>> installed, and have upgraded the Video Card.  No other upgrades have been
>> applied.
>> 
>> Any suggestions as to how I might remove the "Core?"
>> 
>> Thanks for your assistance.
>> 
>> Gary
> Think you need to get the disc out first before removing Core. If you 
> carefully probe around the right hand side of the slot, under the felt, you 
> will find a spring loaded disc ejector and it will pop out. Keep trying as 
> it's hard to find and nearly impossible to see. Use an open paper clip, 
> Apple's favorite tool.
> Frederick

Mine is on the left side, viewing the Cube from the front.

But I don't see why the disk would prevent the core from being removed.

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