Now we need to locate the Eject Pin Hole. Then take the second curve and bend it 90 degrees. The only thing we need is a paper clip to use it (I am using a #1 size for this article).Īll we have to do is bend it at the first curve 180 degrees (straitening it out). You need to retrieve a disk without starting up the computerĬaution: Turn off power to the system before manually ejecting a disk.Īll CD / DVD drives have an Eject Pin Hole.You need to boot your computer using the CD / DVD drive.There will be times when you need to open the tray on your computers CD / DVD drive when the system is powered off. This article shows how to use the Eject Pin Hole to manually eject the tray on your computer's CD / DVD drive.