I recently put a dual layered DVD in my iBook G4, by mistake. Now I can't eject it by any of the proven methods. My iBook doesn't recognise its presence, so I can't eject it in the usual way. Any solutions? Is it easy to open up the CD drive?

I put a dual layered DVD in my iBook by mistake and iBook can't read it. now I can't eject it. It isn't recognised by the computer, so I can't eject it in the normal way, using Disc Utility or Terminal or whatever. Any suggestions? Is it easy to open up the CD drive on an iBook G4? Any help gratefully received.

So if baltwo's suggestion doesn't work there is a similiar command in open firmware.
"It's Cmd-Opt-O-F to get into Open Firmware. Type "eject cd" once you get in."
That's from nermal here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-176460.html
They also talk about the optical cable and that might be worth checking out.
Exactly which iBook is this? Speed and size?
The service manual for the 1.2 GHz 12" describes the procedure for removing a stuck drive. It involves removing the drive and opening it up (4 screws).
To remove the drive the preliminary steps are:
remove the following:
• Battery
• Keyboard and RAM shield
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Memory card
• Bottom case
• Bottom shield
• DC-in board
• Top case
• Top shield"
The reason I ask about the speed is that it's possible the earlier drives are different. In the PowerBooks there was a release on the right side of the slot. It was a small bar you pressed with the proper tool.
Richard

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