Opening DVD drive with FCP Ez keyboard

Can anyone tell me how to open the DVD drive on a G5 with a MacAlly ExKeyboard (for Final cut pro)? There is no 'Eject' button, and I don't know how else to get the door to open.
thanks,
John Hepworth

Before the eject button it used to be F12...maybe try this?

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