Comments on: Eject CD from Mac Mini

By: K3mike

K3mike — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:41:21 +0000

Can the Mac Mini be ejected without using a keyboard? We’re using it as a stand alone DVD play of sorts but it doesn’t have a keyboard connected (nor do we have one available…)

Thanks,
Mike

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:58:43 +0000

FYI - “Open Hardware” strategy does not work with Intel Mac Mini. However, neither did Disk Utility or any other method. Instead I had to repeatedly restart my computer and hold down both mouse buttons (Windows mouse) and the space bar during restart process.

For the record I think I found what might be a manual eject button behind the felt on the left side, but it didn’t work either. Happy mac’ing everyone.

By: Devon Scott

Devon Scott — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:45:55 +0000

oh and maybe the Mac doesnt think there is anything is in the drive

By: Devon Scott

Devon Scott — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:20:11 +0000

I will be willing to take the mini. It would be a good project computer for me.
i need one faster than the one I have. its only a 1.07 ghz with 768 ram and it crashes constantly.

By: James Printer

James Printer — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:16:03 +0000

Thanks!

By: Uncue

Uncue — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:08:39 +0000

Also, holding down the F12 button will eject the CD. I wasn’t aware of the other two methods on this page.

Thanks!

By: Herve

Herve — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:04:09 +0000

Erratum. “T” key (not option T) at boot chime.

By: Herve

Herve — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:02:34 +0000

Or, boot the mini in target mode - Option T at boot chime, (works with a wireless logitech Di Nuovo), then eject from the master machine.

By: Mac Mini

Mac Mini — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:53:50 +0000

Thanks for the great tip! I didn’t know what to do bout getting my disc back too.

By: I Love Tig!

I Love Tig! — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:34:36 +0000

Tig, that mouse button trick saved me a lot of time, I was about to take my mini apart to get my disc back - much thanks!!!