Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD-DVD (PQG32) - Manual (Page 94)

4-16 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the
disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it carefully by its edges and
lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray.
Removing a CD/DVD/HD DVD
3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click
into place when it is locked.
How to remove a CD/DVD/HD DVD when the disc tray will not
open
Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is
switched off, although in these circumstances, you can open the tray by
inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm
into the eject hole just to the right of the drive’s eject button.
Manual release with the eject hole
After the disc tray has opened slightly, you should wait for a moment to
ensure the CD/DVD media has stopped spinning before you fully open the
tray.
Eject button
Disc tray LED
Eject hole
Slender object about
15 mm Diameter 1.0 mm
You must ensure that you turn off the power before you use the eject hole.
If the CD/DVD/HD DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray, it
may fly off of the spindle and cause injury.