IT'S AN OLD IMAC. SLOT-LOADING CD DRIVE. CD WON'T EJECT.
I HAVE TRIED:
-boOting TO OPEN FIRMWARE AND EJECTING FROM COMNMAND LINE
-EJECting FRoM ItUNES
-USing the MANUAL Eject BUTTON
-USING A PAPERCLIP TO ADJUST CD (THIS iS WhAT THE MAC SIte toLD ME to DO)
FURTHERMORE, THE COMPuTER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDge thAt THEre IS A CD IN the drive
― Ian John50n (orion), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 17:30 (twenty years ago)
start it up, when you hear the mac noise, hold down eject until the gray screen appears.
― cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 17:34 (twenty years ago)
OH SHIT...IS THIS AN IMAC CAUSE THIS HAPPENED TO MINE!!!!!
BE CAREFUL...I TOTALLY DESTROYED MINE!!!
― ddb (ddb), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 18:15 (twenty years ago)
tried that, cuddler.
and yes, this is an imac. it's not mine; it's my boss's!! (he's getting rid of it anyway, but the main problem that this presents is that the accountant cannot burn backups of her files.)
― Ian John50n (orion), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 20:12 (twenty years ago)
ok, if that didn't work, pick up the imac, and throw it out the fucking window.
― cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 20:39 (twenty years ago)
i love it when people have a six year old computer and then complain about not being able to back up their files once it gets fucked.
― cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 20:42 (twenty years ago)
ok, if that didn't work, pick up the imac, and throw it out the fucking window.
-- cuttyyou should marry it
-- Dr. Glen Y. Abreu
oh, you've been married before?
― plain ol' jaxon (jaxon), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 20:45 (twenty years ago)
i know you tried 'adjusting' the cd w/ a paperclip, but did you actually STICK IT IN THE HOLE? there's a tiny little hole on the left side of the drive that will lead you to some kind of eject trigger.
― tehRZA gibbons (tehresa), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 22:15 (twenty years ago)
i am not a moron, theresa.
― Ian John50n (orion), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 22:17 (twenty years ago)
is it a slot or an actual ejectable tray.
if its the latter do NOT stick a butter knife in there and try to pry it open....cause that only breaks it.
― ddb (ddb), Wednesday, 10 August 2005 22:20 (twenty years ago)
iMac (Flat Panel): Memory Specifications
This document explains what type and speed RAM is used in iMac (Flat Panel) computers.
iMac (Flat Panel) computers only work with PC133 SDRAM. The maximum installed RAM that can be used is 1 GB. RAM modules of 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB sizes can be used in both slots.
There are two RAM slots in the iMac (Flat Panel) computers. They are:
* A user-accessible 144-pin SO-DIMM slot.
* An internal (factory-installed) 168-pin DIMM slot
The Apple System Profiler will show the two different types of slots and what amount of RAM is installed there.
The user-accessible slot requires PC133 speed RAM. PC100 RAM is not to be used with iMac (Flat Panel) computers and may create performance and reliability issues.
Always follow the upgrade instructions for Memory and AirPort card installation as written. Never attempt to remove screws that are not listed in the upgrade instructions.
Warning: While you may add or change memory in the SO-DIMM slot, do not attempt to access the factory-only memory slot. Special seals and tooling are required to access and reseal the computer successfully. If the computer is incorrectly resealed, damage to the computer will result and this damage would not be covered under warranty.
The services of an Apple authorized Service Provider or Apple itself is required to install additional memory into the factory-only accessible memory slot. The service and support information that came with your computer provides instructions on locating an Apple Authorized Service Provider or contacting Apple for this service.
When installing any additional memory you risk damaging your computer. Carefully follow all instructions to avoid damage to your computer when installing memory into the SO-DIMM slot. Any damage resulting from your installation is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer. See an Apple Reseller or Apple Authorized Service Provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question. Apple does not provide telephone support for memory upgrades.
― cutty (mcutt), Thursday, 11 August 2005 21:02 (twenty years ago)