ASUS High-Speed CD-ROM Drive User’s Manual
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IV. CD-ROM DRIVE OPERATION
Emergency Eject
In case of power failure or if the tray of your CD-ROM Drive won’t open using the
Open/Close/Pause/Stop button or your software, you may have to manually eject
the tray.
NOTE: Use the manual method only when necessary or as a last resort. Do
not use this method in lieu of the Open/Close/Pause/Stop button when, for
example, you forgot to eject the tray while the computer is on. Turn your
computer back on to eject the tray, if possible.
To manually eject the tray:
1. Turn off your computer.
WARNING! If you don’t turn off your computer before you attempt to eject
the tray using the steps below, you may damage your CD-ROM Drive.
2. Locate the Emergency Ejection Hole of your CD-ROM Drive. See Front Panel
Controls for the location.
3. Insert the end of a large straightened paper clip about 3 cm (1.25 inches) into the
Emergency Ejection Hole, slightly toward the right.
4. Push gently but firmly until the tray is released, then carefully pull the tray open.
WARNING! Do not force the tray open; wait until the paper clip has dis-
lodged it to be sure you don’t break the front of the tray.
5. Remove the CD disc, turn on your computer, and press the Open/Close/Pause/
Stop button of your CD-ROM Drive to see if it is working properly.
NOTE: If ejecting the tray using a paper clip does not work, your CD-ROM
Drive may be damaged. Contact your dealer for further assistance.
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Emergency
Eject