Or at least, so it seems.
The problem arises because Apple has completely hidden the optical drive’s mechanical eject button on most Macs.
This shouldn’t be much of an issue for Mac users, as the result will be the same.
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If your Mac doesn’t think there’s anything in the drive, no eject signal is sent.
Why Do CDs and DVDs Get Stuck?
It’s a recipe for stuck media.
There are various ways to force a media eject.
This one, using the Boot Manager, is pretty simple and almost always works.
