On Sep 23, 2014, at 6:27 AM, Joel Rees <joel.r...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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
Yup… In the big aluminum G5 Macs, the front of the drive and any buttons or pinholes it might have are completely covered up with the aluminum door that protects it from the environment. Joel is right… Some do, some don’t. Bruno’s doesn’t — hence the complicated work-around. Rick -- 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/537fd405-5ca9-4c11-852e-75a2b5cb9...@pobox.com
