Removing An Optical Disc (Without Power) - HP Compaq Presario,Presario R4000 Hardware And Software Manual

Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)

When the notebook is turned off or when no power is available to
the notebook, the media release button does not work. Use the
following procedure to remove a disc without using the media
release button.
To protect your CD or DVD during this procedure, handle the
disc by the edges, rather than by the flat surfaces.
To remove an optical disc when the notebook is turned off:
1. Insert the end of a small object like a paper clip into
the release access 1 in the front bezel of the drive.
2. To release the media tray, press gently on the paper clip.
3. Pull the tray outward until it is fully extended 2.
4. To remove the disc from the media tray, gently push
downward on the media tray spindle as you gently pull
upward on the outer edges of the disc 3.
5. Close the media tray.
6. To protect the disc, place it in a protective case.
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