I have a CD stuck in the drive on my Dell Precision M6400 workstation. I can hear it trying to spin up and when I try to eject it, it just won't eject. Any ideas if there is a manual eject method?

These responses are usually correct, but the M6400 does not have a hole. I have encountered this issue and have found the only way is to reboot the computer and ejecting during POST or shortly after. I think that there is some process that has it locked, probably some Dell bundled software.

On the "door" of the drive ,is there a small hole? if so,this is the manual eject location.Just insert a straightened p-clip and insert>gently< until you feel resistance,and give a bit more pressure. Should do it.

Hello Dear Friend,

• Checkout any small hole near to Eject key
• It must be Capable to enter a Pin/Needle to it
• Put needle in to it
• And try to Press Eject Button as well as inserted Needle (Do Very Carefully)
• you are done

Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. Then, gently, pull it out.