Toshiba M500 User Manual page 94

Operating Basics
Rem ov in g d is c s
To remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure.
Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive.
Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer.
Also, if the disc is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before
you remove it.
1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer
out until it is fully opened.
n W hen the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the disc
has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.
n
T urn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the disc is spinning
when you open the drawer, the disc could fly off the spindle and cause
injury.
2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold
the disc gently by its edges and lift it out.
3. Push the centre of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.
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