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Disc tray won't open

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dadgadder

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Nov 28, 2012
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My mac G5 has reached harddrive failure and i'm going to install a new one
but I can't get the disc tray to open.

Does anyone know how to remedy this? f12 isn't doing it.

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MisterKeeks

MisterKeeks

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Nov 15, 2012
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Does the eject icon appear on the screen? Is the metal part blocking the tray? Is there something behind the metal part, potentially right up against the tray? Does it make a noise when you hit F12?
 
Intell

Intell

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Jan 24, 2010
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With the machine off, plug in a mouse. Press the left mouse button on the mouse and turn on the machine. Keep holding the mouse button down until the disc tray ejects.
 
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dadgadder

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Nov 28, 2012
2
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MisterKeeks said:
Does the eject icon appear on the screen? Is the metal part blocking the tray? Is there something behind the metal part, potentially right up against the tray? Does it make a noise when you hit F12?
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No to everything except the the third question. I will check when i get home.(I'm using a computer somewhere other than home)

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Intell said:
With the machine off, plug in a mouse. Press the left mouse button on the mouse and turn on the machine. Keep holding the mouse button down until the disc tray ejects.
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I'll give it a try when i get home.

Thanx
 
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