OSX 10.4.9 - Keyboard CD Drawer ejection key won't work

I've two G5 Power PC's. Neither cd drawers will open after the latest OS download from apple. Anyone else experiencing this?

The Eject key now requires a longer keystroke to open. Is that right?? On my Mac it still would not work.
After hours of searching the Net and checking all my settings I found that it would not work because I have Slow Keys on as an accessibility feature to assist me with typing as I have a tremor in my hands.
Not Happy Apple!! Now I can either have easier typing or a CD drawer that functions... go figure!
Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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