Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop
Problem for Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop

A dvd is stuck in the drive. It resists all




By deepland on Oct 10, 2009

" "
A dvd is stuck in the drive. It resists all attempts at removal including the ''eject cd'' command in Open Firmware. Can I manually remove it?

Best Solution

posted on Oct 10, 2009
Very Helpful)

FURQAN BUTT

Rank: Wiz 
Rating: 83%, 74 votes
The iMac (Slot loading) computer's disc eject mechanism is electrical instead of mechanical. To eject a CD-ROM disc at startup that contains system software, press the mouse button until the computer ejects the disc. If the disc does not contain system software, wait for the iMac to start up and drag the disc icon to the Trash.

If either of these steps fails to eject the disc, push the drive's manual eject button with a small, blunt object like a paper clip. This button is located to the right of the CD/DVD slot as shown in Figure 1. The computer must be turned on to eject a disc in this manner.


Figure 1 Manual eject button

Once the disc is ejected, it extends just beyond its center hole so you can remove it from the drive. If the disc fails to eject, while holding in the paper clip, use another CD to gently push against the inserted CD. This gentle pressure may help to release the inserted CD.

Important: After ejecting the disc with the manual eject button, you must restart the iMac in order for the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to work.
DONT FORGET TO VOTE

Was this helpful?
Yes
No
1 person thought this was helpful

Popular Solutions for Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop


Questions and Unsolved Problems for Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop


Do you recommend Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop?
Answer

Answer
the driver isnot work in the laptop

Answer
grandsons unit. he said he turned it on and waited 3 hrs.still nothing. he may have a load of... (More)

Answer
i lost the master password on a mac. what do i do?

Answer
how to boot a cd in mac os 9.2 that refuses to boot

Answer
i carnt connect by wirless card to my g4


Didn't find what you were looking for?

Describe your problem:

Select a Category:







Ask our Experts

 

Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now
Browse popular Problems
More Common Problems
Most Common Problems for:
For Apple iMac G4 Mac Desktop:

Top Mac Desktop Experts

Rank: Guru Guru  

Solutions: 733
Member Since: October 2009

Experience: 30 Years of professional repair and design.

Ask Me
Find more Mac Desktop Experts

Top Computer & Laptop Repair

(877) 729-0812
We connect to your computer over the Internet to...
Remote Repair

(952) 890-7770
Zkarlo.com provides discount and used laptop parts...
Zkarlo.com


       
Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now

X
Continue
When the original poster rates a solution that was given to his own problem, that rating is locked!
X

Are you sure the solution content is Inappropriate?
   
Tech buddies can communicate directly to answer questions. Become a Tech Buddy and have direct access to your favorite expert for FREE!
Insert Link
Insert Image
Insert You-Tube clip
Insert List
Insert List
Spell Check

What is this?



Select