Mac Mini: CD/DVD ejection problems (stuck discs)

A number of Mac mini users have reported problems with ejection of CDs or DVDs from their optical drives.

For some users, when inserting media, the Mac mini will not properly accept the disc, leaving it less than fully inserted with a small portion of the disc still extending out of the slot.

If you are having this problem, try using the suggestions found in our tutorial "Ejecting media in Mac OS X: Removing 'stuck' CDs/DVDs".

When inserting media in the future, remember to apply slight pushing pressure, and do not hold the disc back while it is being pulled in by the drive.

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