Chapter 9 Using Removable Media Storage Devices 157
■ With software commands; see “How to Eject a CD or DVD With Software
Commands” on page 154
■ Using an emergency procedure; see “How to Eject a CD or DVD in an
Emergency” on page 157
How to Eject a CD or DVD in an
Emergency
Before You Begin
Use the emergency ejection procedure only in emergency situations; for instance, if you
unmount the disc and the Eject button does not function.
What to Do
Caution – If this procedure is used while a disc is mounted, you can degrade or
destroy data in your system.
1. Turn off the power to your system.
See “How to Power Off the System” on page 38.
2. Unfold and straighten one end of a large wire paper clip.
3. Insert the straightened end of the clip into the emergency eject hole and
press firmly.
4. Pull the tray from the drive after the clip is inserted into the hole.