[X4U] Re: CD stuck in drive

[Tut]

Thanks again guys, but this is an optical drive with a faulty eject
mechanism.  No software will fix it.  I need the advice of someone who knows
where to find the force-eject hole, if there is one.  Maybe I should try
contacting Pioneer?

Tut

On Nov 21, 2005, at 5:36 PM, Tim Kinsella wrote:

> Anyone mention (yet?) holding down the mouse button while rebooting?
> That'll do the trick...
> 
 
> On Nov 21, 2005, at 8:36 AM, Michael Winter wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On Nov 21, 2005, at 6:48 AM, Michael Elliott wrote:
>> 
>>> Unfortunately, the *G5* iMac doesn't have a bezel that flips open.
>>> It's slot-loading.
>> 
>> Even though the old iMac DV's were slot loading, they still had a a
>> hunk of plastic covering and forming the opening, and an eject hole.
>> The trick is being able to see in there and find it (two paperclips to
>> hold things open and a kid holding a flashlight).
>> 
>> I've never seen an optical drive without a manual eject hole. Doesn't
>> mean they don't exist, I've just never seen (or heard) of one.
>> 
>> -Mike