DVD stuck in my mini

Help. My brand new Install disc for iWork '08 is stuck in in my mini mac. The disc hasn't even appeared on the desktop and I can't figure how to get it out. I've tried holding the mouse or spacebar whilst rebooting. I had this problem with another disc last week and I read of a solution somewhere on this site which worked but I can't find it or remember it. Something to do with disc repair? Why is this happening? Hoping someone can help. Thanks.

I think i've solved the problem myself. I am using an old 'studio display' and i think this has affected the way my keyboard works, i.e the 'eject' key doesn't work. I was able to eject the disc when I disconnected the 'studio display' and rebooted whilst pressing the 'c' key. I don't understand why this worked anyone have an idea?

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