Open DVD drive without eject key?

I'm working on a PowerMac G5 (OSX 10.4.7) with a custom keyboard that doesn't have an eject key for the DVD drive. How does one open the drive without this key?
Thanks.

You could try F12 - if it has one...

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a. You are using Cheap media as Memorex, NoName etc DVDs - I only use Verbatim
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Check this FAQ*:
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Also check this article
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hi Tristan,
Welcome to the Forums.
AFAIK, when you press the eject button, it sends a signal to the logic board, and the logic board sends a function to the eject machanism to release the tray. From your observation, it's likely that there's a mechanical or other physical failure inside the ODD that's preventing the tray to eject.
The Lenovo Eject Utility on the other hand is design for Thinkpads (haven't tested this on Ideapads units) and its function is the same when you right click on the DVD Icon and chooe Eject.
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I recommend you contact lenovo and report your findings as you may likely need to send the unit for service.
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