Mac: Ejecting a CD - this is how it works

If you are using a Mac, the Apple computer offers you various options for ejecting an inserted CD. You can get an overview of the different methods and how to use them correctly in our article.

Mac: These are the methods for ejecting a CD

If there is a CD in the drive of your Mac that you would like to remove, there are several methods for doing so. The fastest way to remove the CD is to press the "Eject" button on the keyboard.

1. To eject the CD via the desktop, please select the CD there and go to "File" > "Eject CD/DVD".
2. Alternatively, the ejection of the CD is also possible via the Finder. Open this first by clicking on the "Finder icon". Then look in the sidebar for the name of the CD and click next to the "Eject icon".
3. If the CD can not be ejected otherwise, the way via the terminal can help. To do this, enter the command "drutil tray eject" in the open terminal and confirm with the "Enter" key.

Eject CD on the Mac: This helps with problems

If you have problems ejecting a CD, this can have various reasons. If the CD is currently being used by an app, it cannot be ejected until you quit the app. Even if another user is using the CD, ejecting it is only possible if you log the user out first. If the problem persists, your last option is to restart the Mac. To do this, click "Restart" under "Apple" > "Restart" and hold down the left mouse button.