I inserted what I thought was blank DVD-R/W to verify.  It won't eject.

I inserted what I thought was a blank DVD-R/W to verify.  It won't eject.
I have an appointment for tomorrow in the evening to remove DVD-R/W disc at the Grove in L.A.
Phone support declined to assist without $19.00 charge.

Restart the computer and hold the trackpad until the dvd is ejected.
Best.

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