[X4U] Re: CD stuck in drive

[Brett Conlon]

I've pulled many CD/DVD drives apart to clean the lens and it isn't that 
difficult, though I haven't had a disc stuck in the drive.

Once you have the drive separated from the Mac you should be able to 
remove the top plate with a few screws.

The hardest part, from memory, might be the metal arm that sits over the 
disc when it is in place. The drawer usually doesn't like to slide open 
unless the cogs have had a small rotation to "unlock" it first. Perhaps 
there will be a big enough gap for you to be able to slide the CD out 
without having to pry too much, once the lid is off.

And, hey, I've even had a drive come alive after pulling it out of the Mac 
and putting it back in. Could have been bad connections.

Have a play and see what you can come up with.

Best 'o luck.

Cojcolds




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Happy Thanks Giving to you all.

I would gladly have Apple's service person do a replacement, were it not 
for
the sensitive nature of the CD in the drive. I simply don't trust anyone
laying hands on it.

Unfortunately the pdf on Apple's site does not include any tip about
removing CDs, only replacing the drive, and I already figured that out.

Thanks anyway guys, you have all tried to help as best you could. I am
grateful.


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