Compaq Armada 1700 Reference Manual page 68

If a compact disc becomes lodged in the CD-ROM drive, remove
it by using the following steps:
1. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the manual
release hole on the front bezel of the CD-ROM drive. Press
firmly.
2. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until it is fully
extended.
3. Remove the compact disc.
The standard configuration of the DVD-ROM drive is for
enhanced data storage. To take full advantage of multimedia
features, you will need to purchase the DVD-to-Go PC Card from
Margi Systems. This card enables you to play DVD encoded files
and MPEG-2 videos with broadcast quality, full screen, full
motion video. It will also enhance sound with synchronized Dolby
Digital Surround Sound. For more information on the DVD-to-
Go-PC Card, visit the Margi Systems web site at
http://www.margi.com.