How Do I Eject a CD or DVD From My Mac?

The last models were the 2012 Mac Pro and the mid-year 2012 non-Retina 15-inch MacBook Pro.

That’s why external optical drives are a popularperipheralfor many Mac users.

By using the open and close commands, the Mac offers several options for ejecting a CD or DVD.

After the disc is ejected, it’s possible for you to restart the Mac.

The drive can usually be removed from the case.

Then, it’s possible for you to use the paper clip method.

Here’s how:

Turn off the external optical drive and disconnect it from the Mac.

Insert the flat blade screwdriver tip into the lip between the tray and the case of the drive.

Gently lever the tray open.

You may feel some resistance and hear the sound of gears moving within the drive.

Perform this step slowly.

Brute force should not be required.

When the tray opens, remove the optical media.

shut the tray when the task is complete.