How do you unstick a DVD drive?

How do you unstick a DVD drive?

How to Unjam CD and DVD Drives and Trays

  1. Unplug the disc player.
  2. Take out the screws securing the cover and remove it.
  3. Blow air into the mechanism to remove dust.
  4. Plug the player back in.
  5. Try ejecting the tray.
  6. If it doesn’t eject, look for something jamming the tray.

How do I force a DVD to eject from my MacBook Pro?

To eject a disc from your Mac, do any of the following:

  1. Eject a disc from the desktop: Select the disc you want to eject, then choose File > Eject [disc].
  2. Eject a disc from an optical drive: Press the Eject key .

How do I manually open my Macbook Pro CD drive?

Hold down your trackpad button (or your left mouse button) and restart your Mac. Hold the button down until the desktop appears. This will trigger the system to eject your disc before macOS begins loading.

How do you fix a stuck DVD tray?

Straighten the paper clip and insert it into the manual release hole until resistance is felt. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released. Releasing the lock will allow the tray to open a small distance. Remove the paper clip and gently pull out the drawer until the disc is accessible.

How do I eject a stuck CD from my MacBook Pro?

Ejecting the stuck disc can usually be done in one of the following ways:

  1. Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the left mouse button until the disc ejects.
  2. Press the Eject button on your keyboard.
  3. Click on the Eject button in the menubar.
  4. Press COMMAND-E.

How do you get a stuck DVD out of a Mac?

Drag the CD/DVD icon to the Trash, reboot the Mac and hold down the mouse button, or the “Eject” button on your keyboard. 2. Launch Apple’s Disk Utility application, select the stuck CD/DVD and hit the “Eject” button.