On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tuesday 23 September 2014 11:32:59 Lisi Reisz wrote: >> On Tuesday 23 September 2014 09:55:36 Rick Thomas wrote: >> > Without a working OS, you will need to find a way to eject the CD tray in >> > order to boot from it. Here’s the trick: >> >> Don't Macs have paper-clip holes? (Genuine question - I haven't got access >> to a Mac.) > > Just STFW and found the answer. Yes, they do. > > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2285 > <quote> > If you are unable to eject a disc through the traditional methods (for > example; dragging the disc icon to the Trash, or in the case of bootable CDs, > holding down the mouse button upon restarting your iMac) you should try to > eject the disc manually. Insert a blunt object, such as the end of a paper > clip, into the manual eject hole. For complete instructions on using the > manual eject button, refer to article 58465: "iMac (Slot Loading): How to > Eject a CD". > </quote> > > Why not try it before going in for such a complicated procedure? The computer > doesn't even have to be running! > > Lisi
Some models do, some don't. You found one that did. My Mac Mini doesn't. I'm looking at that G5 that Rick linked to and thinking it may well not. -- Joel Rees Be careful where you see conspiracy. Look first in your own heart, and ask yourself if you are not your own worst enemy. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/caar43ips-ayxtucpx0shns+t34zqrmrh3vom_fv2b9swi3y...@mail.gmail.com
