How to Eject a CD From a MacBook [Walkthrough]
1How to Eject a CD From a MacBook [Walkthrough]
While Apple has slowly phased out optical drives from it’s Mac lineup over the years, you might still have a MacBook or desktop Mac with a disc drive. You might also have an external solution with a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive.
Apple first removed the optical drive in the 2008 MacBook Air, and by the end of 2013, all built-in optical drives were gone from the Mac lineup. That doesn't mean there isn't a demand for optical drives or the CDs or DVDs that are used in them. That's why external optical drives are a popular peripheral for many Mac users.
Whether you have an older Mac that has a built-in optical drive or an external drive, you can eject a CD or DVD in several ways.
At some point, there’s a chance that a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray disc is going to get stuck in your Mac or external optical drive. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can be taken to force eject a disc that’s stuck.
This tutorial will apply for MacBook Pro, Air, Mini's running the macOS operating system. This tutorial was performed on a macOS Big Sur system.