Rental DVD stuck in MacBook Pro
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Is the drive actuating to try to remove the cd, or is it not doing anything? If the drive is attempting to remove the cd, and it is physically stuck inside, you might have a damaged cd locking arm. More info would be appreciated.
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The DVD is actively trying to be ejected from my brand new 15" MacBook Pro w/Mountain Lion.
The DVD is actively trying to be ejected from my brand new 15" MacBook Pro w/Mountain Lion.
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If it is brand new and the methods in the link you were given don't work, I would take it to an Apple store and let them have a look. It is still under warranty.
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Most likely, the optical drive's arm(the little arm that blocks the disc from shooting out, or blocks a second disc from being loaded) is stuck. You'll have to take a paperclip and see how it's stuck.
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Well, I am not sure what I did or how I pulled the forces of the universe in that I needed, but I had a small screw driver, magnetic, and I placed it in the slot beside the superdrive w/o pushing on it but just holding it in the slot on the metal inside; I pressed the eject button and it went through the normal movements, rumblings, and the starting to eject sounds.....then it popped out and I grabbed it!!!!!
Not sure if the screwdriver placement or the placement w/the magnetic tip, or plain dumb luck made it happen because the movie (MIB3) would be late in 30 minutes. I appreciate all of the assistance and recommendations since I am new to this great world.
Happy Holidays to all and most of all, be safe.
Karl w/a "K"
ps - viva la MAC!
Well, I am not sure what I did or how I pulled the forces of the universe in that I needed, but I had a small screw driver, magnetic, and I placed it in the slot beside the superdrive w/o pushing on it but just holding it in the slot on the metal inside; I pressed the eject button and it went through the normal movements, rumblings, and the starting to eject sounds.....then it popped out and I grabbed it!!!!!
Not sure if the screwdriver placement or the placement w/the magnetic tip, or plain dumb luck made it happen because the movie (MIB3) would be late in 30 minutes. I appreciate all of the assistance and recommendations since I am new to this great world.
Happy Holidays to all and most of all, be safe.
Karl w/a "K"
ps - viva la MAC!
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