I wonder if I am the only one that dreads the inevitable, "I was watching a DVD on your computer and now I can't get it out", especially when it is 2 minutes to close, and you are six patrons deep in queries, complaints, concerns, and a crying child on top. I am often tempted to recommend that they give the computer a swift kick in the... , well no, I don't ever suggest that...
But, oh! Salvation! For those really persistently stuck DVDs, CDs, etc., there are some tricks. Thanks to our resident techie (or at least he's at MA enough to be considered resident), Josh, I am proud to share with you some additional tricks. His favorite? Reboot the computer and hold both sides of the mouse down while it powers up! It works, I promise.
I was curious what the collective mind commonly known as the inter-web might have to say about the topic, and found this helpful guide:
The ultimate guide to ejecting a stuck disk from Mac SuperDrive
So, put that paper clip away! No duct tape or Swiss army knife necessary, MacGyver! Good Luck!
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Thanks for posting this! This is a great tip and I can't wait to try it actually. I think this can be one of the most frustrating things in general and even more frustrating when you can't seem to get it out even though you have done everything you know how to do. Now we have a new solution! I also enjoyed the commentary and humor in your post!
ReplyDeleteThis is really helpful and it's good to know how to use the mouse to get the disc out.
ReplyDeleteNow, if only Josh could give us a trick to get the disc out in between reservations, that would be great.
When a patron logs out and finds that his disc is still in the computer and now has to wait until the next person shows up and goes through the bells and whistles of logging into their session.
I'm sure he will have a trick up his sleeve for that too.
I've got an answer for that one! Log in using the super-user, and pop the disc out. I don't think it messes with the next reservation... I've only tried it at the end of the night.
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