My MacBook DVD Is Not Ejecting
All MacBook optical disc drives are called slot-loading drives. With these drives, a disc slides into a slot via a motorized mechanism. A DVD disc that gets stuck in the slot-loading drive can damage the computer. In addition, you won't be able to play other discs. It helps to understand why the disc isn't ejecting and how to force-eject it if necessary.
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Causes
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A damaged, dirty or heavily scratched DVD disc can cause system problems. A disc with physical defects may become stuck in or cause damage to the optical disc drive. When you insert a dirty or damaged disc into the drive, the laser has to work much harder to read data. If it's incapable of reading data, it might cause your MacBook to freeze or crash. Hardware failure can also cause ejection problems.
Force Ejecting
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Dragging the disc icon from the desktop to the trash can on the dock might force eject the disc. Before doing so, close the application or Finder window you opened the DVD disc with or it won't eject. If it's still not ejecting, restarting your computer and then holding down the track pad or mouse button might also eject it.
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Resetting System Management Controller
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If the drive still won't eject the DVD disc, reset the MacBook's System Management Controller. The SMC handles several low-level functions such as power, fans and lights on a Intel-based Mac. A drive that isn't ejecting can be as a result of SMC problems. Before resetting the SMC, force quit open applications by clicking the Apple logo and clicking "Force Quit." Put the computer to sleep, restart it, and then shut it down. Press the "Shift," "Control" and "Option" keys and the power button at the same time, and then release them to automatically reset the SMC. You can now turn on your computer.
Recommendations and Warnings
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Storing your DVDs inside cases can decrease the chances of scratches and premature damage. DVD discs are extremely sensitive and attract dirt very easily, so keeping them well is in your best interest. If the DVD disc is still stuck in the drive, contact Apple support for additional troubleshooting. The drive or hardware might be experiencing technical difficulty, so scheduling a repair session at one of the Apple retail stores is necessary. Attempting troubleshooting steps and guidelines you're not familiar with or disassembling the MacBook and trying to fix it yourself might damage it even further.
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