How to open cd/dvd drives mac pro without having a apple pro keyboard

how to open cd/dvd drives mac pro without having a apple pro keyboard

Go to System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras and double click the Eject.menu item to add an eject icon to your menu bar.

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