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Old 15-09-2007, 07:27 PM
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A CD-R containing divx files was inserted into an iMac power pc with the operating system 10.4.10. The computer does not recognise the disc even exists and it cannot be ejected. This includes using the keyboard eject button and the eject button in disc utility. I have heard there is a method of overriding this system and ejecting the disc but I do not know how to do it. Please help as this means that I can no longer backup the hard drive.
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Old 15-09-2007, 07:31 PM
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Hold down the mouse button on boot to eject any media
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Old 15-09-2007, 08:08 PM
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Is there a emergency eject hole on these drives (sorry I'm a switcher) if so insert straightened paperclip and push to open the tray if the press on boot doesn't work.
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Old 15-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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As far as I know, there isnt'.

Hold down the mouse button on boot and it will eject the CD.
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Old 15-09-2007, 08:14 PM
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Is it an iMac G4 or G5?
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