Troubleshooting Ejecting a CD or DVD Disc, Part 2 - 15
Ejecting a CD or DVD Disc, Part 2 There are two internal levers on a slot-loading CD-DVD drive that
help center a CD-DVD disc. Some CDs and DVDs have and uneven
edge which can cause enough friction to prevent the disc from
ejecting. If this happens, follow these steps:
1 Take a large paperclip and unbend it so that you can insert it
into the CD/DVD slot (as shown below) about 1.5 inches from
the left edge of the slot.
2 With the other hand, drag the disc icon on the desktop to the
Trash to force the computer to eject the disc.
3 When you hear the disc attempt to eject, slide the paperclip to
the left edge of the slot and then remove the paperclip. You
should feel a little resistance from the spring loaded centering
lever. Once the disc has been successfully ejected, wipe the
outside edge of the CD/DVD with your hands. Cleaning the edge
of the disc in this way will reduce the likelihood of the disc
becoming stuck again.