Hi, I have a DVD that refuses to eject

The ejecting motor is humming when I hit eject, but the disc will not eject.  The movie will play, if that matters.  Thanks

See KB Article:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Portables: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive 

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