How to Eject a Windows XP Disk From a Mac Book Pro

Many ways exist to eject a compact disc or DVD from a MacBook Pro, no matter what type of disc it is. Just like in Windows, where you can right-click a drive and click "Eject", you can eject a disc in a Mac operating system using the software interface as well as using hardware methods. If you have a Windows XP disc in your MacBook Pro disc drive (either stuck or functioning normally), there are multiple ways to eject it.

Instructions

1. Press the "Eject" key on your keyboard. The eject key is in the very top-right of the keyboard layout. It is a symbol with an upwards-facing triangle and a flat rectangle just below. Press it as the first method to try and eject your Windows XP disc from the disc drive.

2. Double-click the "Finder" icon (far left on the Dock) to launch Finder. In the Finder window, locate your Windows XP disc in the "Devices" list in the left-panel. Click the eject button next to the Windows XP disc. The icon will become highlighted as your mouse lays over it.

3. Click "Applications"-->"Utilities"-->"Disk Utility." Click the "Windows XP" disc from the list of connected drives, then click the "Eject" button.

4. Restart your computer, and hold "Command"+"Option"+"O"+"F" simultaneously as your Macbook Pro starts up. When the Terminal prompt popups, type "eject cd" and press "Return" on your keyboard. Wait a few moments for your disc to eject, then type "mac-boot" and press "Return" on your keyboard, which will eject the disc.

References

• Apple: Ejecting a CD or DVD when all else fails