can't eject the dvd from my macbook?

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Tina

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Help, a few days ago I dropped my computer on the floor and everything has been fine, except that I can't eject the dvd from my computer. It's like it's jammed or something. The computer THINKS that it's ejecting it, because the icon disappears from the desktop, but the dvd does not come out, so over and over again I've restarted the computer so that the icon reappears on the desktop, and tried ejecting it again and again, but it basically makes these - for lack of a better word - strained noises like it's trying to get it out, but it fails and I have to do it all over again. I tried sticking toothpicks into the slot to try to dislodge it, then I tried unscrewing the screws and prying the keyboard panel off in an attempt to access the dvd drive from the inside, but I failed at that. What can I do?
 
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agravanea

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you could also try putting a paperclip into the tiny hold there and pushing it, it will release the catch and push it out a little bit. thats if the bracket isnt bent too much
 
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rishi

Member
yeah you need to replace the drive!
but b4r that you should try this!
use somthing edged and try to open it using it!
dont laugh!
i did it b4 few months and my laptop's drive is working welll now!
 
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Vomit

Member
Do NOT replace the drive yet. You may have just bent the bracket. If this is the older white Macbook, then there is an aluminum bracket between the drive and the case. This can get bent in and blocks the slot. If you can poke a flathead screwdriver into that slot (only a little, just beyond the felt!) and twist it to pry the slot open, you might be able to get it to eject.

It could be that the DVD drive is busted, but don't spend the money before trying that.
 
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