[Ti] Combo Drive Update

[John Griffin]

Charles Shere typed this message on 6/1/03 12:29 PM:

> Maybe it bears repeating: keep a THIN credit card near your TiBook.
> When a CD won't eject, insert a corner of the card into the CD slot, at
> about the center, pointing up at about a 30-degree angle, while the
> drive is attempting the eject. The CD will slide out under the credit
> card.
> 
> This tip was given me over the phone by Apple help and it's never
> failed. I cut an old credit card down to size just for the purpose;
> it's replaced my old straightened-out paper clip.
> 
> Most of my eject problems seemed to be cured when I went to 10.2.6, but
> an extra-thick label, like the Memorex glossy labels, will still make
> problems. I'm told this is because of a deflected top plate, so watch
> that right hand-heel!

Thanks, Charles. I did in fact get similar advice from the AppleCare
hotline. But they suggested a business card at a 45° angle. I tried it and
it did not work. A credit card at 30° may work. I'll try it next time it
happens.

jg