How do I get the disc to eject?

hiya
I am in trouble
I am having the neverending spinny gear at startup
so I have put the G4 install and restore CD into the drive and held down the C to reinstall the software ..
but I get a message that says that I have to restart my computer
and then when I do I get the neverending spinny gear
and then I try the C again
and I even tried the old standby to use the D and get the hardware test to run.
but it just tells me to restart
SO
how do I get the disc OUT to put in the G4 install 1 disc? I have tried holding down the eject button during various phases of the whole start-up shut-down process. I maybe should run the techtool disc first though. I did get it hooked up with the Terminal drive process and have everything that I need and now I would just like to get this baby reformatted! and reinstalled!
aaarghghg!
kt

Hi,
Try using Open Firmware.
To eject a disc with Open Firmware commands, follow these steps:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Immediately after the startup sound, press and hold the key combination Command-Option-O-F.
Note: The Command key has the Apple and () icons on it.
3. Release the keys when you see a white screen that says "Welcome to Open Firmware."
4. At the prompt, type: eject cd
5. Press Return, then wait a few seconds. The disc drive should eject any disc that is present, and "ok" appears behind your command when the action is complete.
6. Type: mac-boot
7. Press Return.
Your computer should now start up normally.
John

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