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Power Mac G4 Cube: How to Eject a CD or DVD Disc

  • Last Modified: October 31, 2000
  • Article: TA26029
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The DVD-ROM drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube computer does not have a mechanical eject button. This article explains how to eject a compact disc or DVD disc that does not appear on the desktop.

Products Affected

Power Mac

The slot loading DVD-ROM drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube computer does not have a mechanical eject button to eject a disc in the drive.

To eject a disc that does not appear on the desktop:
  • restart the computer and hold down the mouse button, or
  • press the media eject button above the numeric keypad on the keyboard.

If you can see the disc on the desktop:
  • click the disc to select it and choose Put Away from the File menu, or
  • drag the disc's icon to the Trash.
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