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phillipy23


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Hi,
I inserted a cd into my Macbook and now it can't eject. I've already tried all the traditional methods like pressing the trackpad, and even the credit card trick- but the cd only comes up a few millimeters and then goes back in.

I'm thinking of taking it to my nearest Apple Store- but I have finals in a week and I don't know how long it'll take. How long does it usually take to get the cd out/repair the drive at an Apple store?

Thanks
 
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tux08902

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Do you think it's a software issue or hardware issue? If it's a software (the system is still accessing it), then see if you can get your hands on a Linux livecd and use that to eject it.
 
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If the drive actually needs to be repaired, then they will have to send it away in which case you would be looking around a week, minimum.
 

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