Combo Drive Won't Eject Discs

My 1G MacBook that just came home from being repaired by Apple won't eject my installation disc. I'm downloading updates for my MacBook at the same time but I don't know if that's why it won't eject. Is there a problem with my combo drive?

Never mind. I was using a program that required the disc and I thought the installation was done.

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My Combo drive won't eject & I've tried all the fixes on the support page.

The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" is stuck in my Combo drive. It does not show up on my desktop and will not eject.
I've tried:
- holding down the eject button while I start the machine
- holding down the trackpad button while I start the machine
- resetting the PRAM/NVRAM
- resetting the PMU
I've also changed my Prefs to recognize music cds (for some reason it was set to "ignore") and I've tried all of the above fixes with the power cord in AND out.
I've downloaded a support patch from '03 that was supposed to get at this very issue, but the installer tells me I don't need the update, and anyway the support site says that the patch won't install when there's a disk still stuck in the drive (which I'd guess makes it a bit of a useless patch for many people, at least on the first go-round).
I understand from some online forums that there are other ways to get at this - through the Terminal and through Open Firmware - but I haven't found any postings that step you through those solutions, and I'm not skilled enough to figure them out myself.
Can anyone tell me how to deal with this?
Thanks.
12-inch Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Update:
I found the instructions for the open-firmware fix on the Apple site (not sure why they don't link to this from the other support page. you think you've read everything they have to offer and then there's another solution floating out there on the site).
I tried it, and that did't work either. When I type in "eject cd" I get back the message
can't open EJECT device.
So.... I'm still looking.

HP Envy 15 Optical Drive Won't Eject Disc

I tried to burn a DVD and loaded a DVD-R into the optical drive. Burned the disc, now the disc won't eject. I try restarting the computer and going through Computer to eject, and nothing. It sounds like it tries to eject, fails, takes back in the disc and runs it. This is definitely a problem, considering I'm a filmmaker and need to produce this DVD soon.
Please tell me I don't have to wait for an HP tech to take my computer for a week and a half to fix my brand freaking new notebook that I dished out over a thousand dollars for. This kind of thing is infuriating. And it seems others share this problem. So I wonder why it wasn't fixed.
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Sept. 2006 17" 1.83GHz Intel iMac Combo drive won't read discs...

When I insert a CD (audio or data), the drive spits the disc out after about 15-20 sec. Nothing shows up. Nothing said. The disc just comes back out. Hardware Info shows the drive is there:
MATSHITACD-RW CW-8124:
Model:          MATSHITACD-RW CW-8124
Revision:          DACH
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive:          No
Protocol:          ATAPI
Unit Number:          0
Socket Type:          Internal
Low Power Polling:          Yes
Power Off:          No
But nothing else. Doesn't show the serial number either. Can't find any tools to test the drive with. A friend suggests I remove the drive and try manually cleaning the lens (Using CD/DVD cleaning disc did nothing). But I don't want to go to all that trouble, if there isn't a more than likely chance of it working. Too much disassembly/reassembly effort I'd rather just replace the drive while I'm in there.
I don't have the original discs that came with this system, so I can't run AHT. I'm told it won't tell me anything either, just that the drive is there, which the Hardware Info already says.
Should I try to go in and manually clean the lens or just replace the drive? Has anyone else manually cleaned their lens and had their drive work or is replacement really the only option at this point?
I'm told I should just get a USB external CD/DVD drive and be done with it... but I'd like to restore this computer to fully working order, if possible.

The Early iMac's are one of the most difficult iMac's to open and work on. Another problem given it's age, is that display cables and other connections are very brittle and it is very likely that more harm than good will come from working on it.
On that note: I suggest finding and using an OS X compatible External tray loading CD/DVD drive for several reasons.
1. External CD/DVD drives are faster and more reliable than slim-line super drives.
2. For about the same cost or less, a good External CD/DVD drive should also give you the ability to burn CDs and DVDs.
3. Using an External CD/DVD drive is a lot easier than ripping into the iMac and replacing the internal drive.
Personally I am happily using an older LG GE24LU20 with both my Early Core Duo and Mac Mini, but others here have also recommended that the GP10 DVD and Blu-ray, the LaCie's and the OWC FireWire drives are all very good solution for a busted internal super or combo drive.

My disc drive won't eject a disc

my disc drive won't eject a disc. I have tried everything in the manuel. I hear it moving but to no avail.

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Optical drive won't eject and can't power off from Apple menu!

I have a Quicksilver that has almost always acted great but ever since I physically moved the machine to another room I've been having intermittent problems. Here's a quick summary:
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-Occasionally the optical drive won't eject and I have to restart the whole machine. (I did replace the drive a couple years ago but have never had any problems until now).
-I can no longer shut down/restart from the apple menu, i have to push the power button in.
I used to get device removal error messages at inappropriate times but that seems to have stopped since I reseated my USB 2.0 card. Here's a list of the other remedies I have tried:
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-Ran DiskWarrior
-Re-imaged entire boot drive
I can't remember if I've tried zapping the PRAM because this problem has been going on for about five months. None of this was an issue before I carted the machine into another room so hopefully I haven't dislodged anything. Also, I notice a lot of static build-up in the room despite the hardwood flooring. Perhaps that could be an issue and if so, any suggestions?
I was dreading that it could be my logic board, any advice?
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Well....it may be fine for you to accept an inferior item, not I. I paid for a unit that was supposed to be fully operational and work as designed. I will not accept having to reboot every time I want to put a CD or DVD into my computer! That's like having to restart your car so the headlights work. Even if one doesn't drive at night, you would still expect the headlights to work ANYTIME you want them without the extra steps. I know "where" the issue is and I know "why" the issue is BUT unfortunately, there is not a fix I can find. Between uninstalling and reinstalling drivers and applications and etc. I give up. They will replace my unit according to Lenovo, with a brand new laptop. Should this one have the same issue, I will be disputing my CC charge, and sending the unit back to them for a full and complete refund. I wish I had a copy of WIn8 or Win7 without Lenovo's proprietary software embedded. I bet the unit would work as designed then, but to have them rewrite or add software with hooks directly into the core system is a recipe for disaster. I encourage you to do something about yours also. The more people that ALLOW this "type" manufactured fleecing, the more it will occur.
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Combo drive won't play CD's

after recently (seemingly) ironing out the bugs in iTunes 7.0.1, my combo drive won't play commercial CD's. MP3 CD's play in iTunes just fine and it will burn CD's. but both the finder (copying) and iTunes freeze when i try to play commercial CD's. when trying to copy aiff files to harddrive as a workaround, i get the following error message:
"some data on (in the file) is unreadable or unwritable. error (-34)"
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As in the posting of Oct 3 from regmetc, following
the install of iTunes 7.0.2 and QT 7.1.3, my combo
drive won't play most commercial CD's. Most curious
is that I have so far found ONE commercial CD in my
library that plays just fine, but haven't had the
time to check all of the 200+ cds I own. It will burn
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An external CD firewire writer has no problem and
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Booting from an external backup drive with an earlier
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problem.
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I am now assuming that there is some code change whereas OS 10.4 and itunes 6 or 7 doesn't provide the proper driver for the cd combo drive. I have a cd rom drive in another laptop that is not affected and any external cd drive seems to be fine. It would be curious to know if a different enternal drive like a superdrive would work.

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hi, im new to the boards. just having an issue with my new external hard drive. everytime i use it or i use my cf card reader which is firewire it won't eject either. i've read there are special commands to go in and see what applications are running and i've tried using disk utility to eject the harddrive. nothing seems to work. ive got all my photos from jobs on this harddrive and im worried that by pulling the cord or switching off the device is eventually going to render all my data corrupt or potentially erase it all. if you know step by step instructions to putting commands in to eject these things it would be of great help. im on 10.3.9 ibook g4.
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I was transferring some files from a dvd I had burned and now it won't eject the disc. When I press the eject button, it ejects, but before any of the disc comes out, it automatically reloads the disc. I've tried restarting the computer, even holding down the eject button when the computer boots up. But in the end, it's the same result. I'M nearly desperate to take it in to be worked on. what should I do????????

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So I have the small DVDs that go in video cameras. There is clearly a small round circle that will accept them. I have played these types in computers with the horizontal drive. My issue is with this being a vertical drive and a smaller disc, it will not stay in the tray.
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Optical Disc Drive won't take discs

I took my Macbook into the Apple Store last week, because the processor failed. I just got it back from being repaired yesterday, and all seemed fine when I wanted to play The Sims 3 this evening and my macbook wouldn't even take the disc when I tried to put it in. It just sits there about most of the way in, and when I try to push the rest it in, there's no noises and nothing grabbing it, just sort of a spring trying to push it back out to me.
Did someone forget to put something back when they repaired it? Because it was working just fine before. I've tried SMC and PRAM resets, nothing. Does this mean I have to make another trip to the Apple Store?

Try holding down the eject button while booting up the computer.
Once it has booted up fully try inserting a disc again.
If this doesn't resolve it, and you have tried an SMC reset, and the other steps outlined at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 under the "drive doesn't accpet discs" sub-heading, then take it back to trhe dealer.
Cheers
Rod

Mac won't eject disc

I have a disc full of photo's stuck in the disc drive on my imac. When I try to eject it, I get a spinning rainbow circle and have to do a hard shut down. It sounds like it is trying to eject it, but then gets hung up. Any advice?

Force eject a stuck cd/dvd
First try the normal methods to remove the disc. Drag its icon to the Trash can in the Dock or select 'Eject' from the File menu.
If you are running a virtual machine, e.g. VMFusion, ensure that the CD is disconnected from the virtual machine. This will sometimes allow the CD to now show up in Mac OS X.
Shut down the computer and start up whilst holding down the mouse button. This may take some time, but keep your finger on the mouse button right up until the disc comes out or the log-in screen has appeared.
If you have Toast Titanium installed on your computer, choose EJECT DISC from the menubar.
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Open Disc utility and choose the disc you wish to eject in the left-hand pane, then click on the Eject button.
Some Macintoshes have a paperclip hole that you can insert a straightened paperclip into, manually triggering the eject mechanism.
Open Terminal and type "drutil tray eject" to eject the disc/tray, and "drutil tray close" to close the tray.
If your computer has an eject button on the keyboard, restart the computer holding down the Option key. When the startup disk selection screen appears, let go of the option key and press the keyboard's eject button.
Source: http://guides.macrumors.com/Force_Eject_a_Stuck_CD_or_DVD

Combo drive won't read

I have a PowerBook G4 with combo drive. Everything works fine. Until yesterday. I put a cd in the drive and 10 seconds later it ejects it. Doesn't matter if it's a new cd, used cd, music cd or hardware test cd. It always ejects it. What is wrong? Any suggestions would help.

Hi Cindy,
Does it read DVDs? If so that's the exact same problem I'm having with the combo drive in my iBook. There are tons of us experiencing this exact same problematic behavior. I would say too many for it to be coincidental!
Look at these other discussion threads:
here, here and here for a few examples.
Try searching the discussions forums for others too...

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