Press the eject key. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. So you've got a DVD stuck in the external USB SuperDrive that connects to the MacBook Air? Tony T1, Nov 2, 2010 5:53 PM in response to zackmd1, User profile for user: So, before yanking it out vigorously, just think about in what ways you are harming the thumb drive. There's no disc drive, but you push it, something pops out. Press Control+Command+Eject (or Control+Command+Power button). How to Eject CD from Macbook Pro Easily. Connect your port to your PC. Turns out that I was by far not the first person to ever have this thought and that there are apps pretty much dedicated to remapping the Eject key. Here’s how to safely eject USB from mac: Method 1: Right-click option. Terminal option has always worked for me, i hant tested the other 2. From the MBA user guide, (c) 2008, so I assume the previous generation. This helps you to avoid using them unintentionally. This functionality is accessed by keyboard shortcuts and - on Mac - you have greater flexibility: Command + Shift + 3 - captures entire screen; Command + Shift + 4 - captures selected region. The eject key sits in the upper right corner of most modern Apple keyboards. These apps are especially popular with MacBook Air owners who are without an internal optical drive right out of the box. Use the "KeyRemap4MacBook" preference pane (, User profile for user: Press and hold the F12 of the function keys from the keyboard until the CD drive pops out. If your computer has an eject key on the keyboard, restart the computer again, this time holding the eject key. In response to zackmd1, Nov 2, 2010 7:54 PM in response to Furi0us.Bee Another option would be to launch Apple's Disk Utility application, select the stuck CD/DVD and hit the "Eject" button. In response to zackmd1, Nov 2, 2010 7:05 PM in response to zackmd1 Learn how to use Command or Shift to select multiple items in the Finder, Use a spoken command for a keyboard shortcut. Press the power button (or press Control+Eject) and, when a dialog box appears, click the Restart button. Press your MacBook’s keyboard Eject key to eject a CD or DVD from your built-in optical drive. The keyboard on your MacBook has an air-tight mechanism that ordinarily encases debris and water. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs. Control–Shift–Power button* or Control–Shift–Media Eject : Put your displays to sleep. Open a Terminal window and type in drutil tray eject. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. To use these keys as F1, F2, F3, or other standard function keys, combine them with the Fn key. Furi0us.Bee, Nov 2, 2010 7:05 PM in response to zackmd1, Nov 2, 2010 7:15 PM in response to Tony T1, Nov 2, 2010 7:19 PM in response to zackmd1, Nov 2, 2010 7:54 PM in response to Furi0us.Bee, Nov 3, 2010 6:13 PM in response to zackmd1, Jan 22, 2011 10:55 PM in response to zackmd1. Pressing F12. I also understand it is used for the usb superdrive but I don't own one and don't plan on it. And it’s called Option key. If the system shutdown dialog appears, select Restart from the available options. Press and hold this key to *eject a disc from a MacBook Air SuperDrive* (available separately at www.apple.com/store). Q: Eject key? In response to zackmd1, Question: In response to Tony T1, Nov 2, 2010 7:19 PM in response to zackmd1 On MacBooks with physical function (F1–F12) keys, the power button is the key … The bad news is if a lot of water spilled on the MacBook, you should expect more than a messed up keyboard because the damage would spread to the battery, connectors, and circuit boards, costing you in the long run.If it’s just a little water that spilled on the keyboard and the water went straight for the keys only, you’re out of danger. bootcamp windows 7, Nov 2, 2010 5:53 PM in response to zackmd1 Every app can have its own shortcuts, and shortcuts that work in one app might not work in another. Command ⌘+Control ⌃+Eject … Right-click the Volume’s icon to display the contextual menu; then choose Eject. The app I decided to go with is KeyRemap4MacBook (free download). Macbook Air 11" - 2012 running Lion. To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut.