I foolishly put a Blu-Ray disc into my DVD Only slot drive (i bought the machine a long time ago so forgot that I went for the cheap option). Because it didn't recognise the disc there was no D: drive showing on windows explorer. This meant I had nothing to right click on and so couldn't eject the disc.
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feed drive
An optical drive that grabs the disc after it is partially inserted in the slot and pulls it onto the drive spindle. Also called a 'slot drive' or 'slot loading drive,' all automobile CD/DVD players as well as the optical drives in Mac computers, flat panel all-in-ones and flat panel TV/DVD combos are feed drives.
Mini CDs/DVDs May Need Adapters
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Although some work, many feed drives do not tolerate the smaller 80mm mini CDs and DVDs. However, the 80mm discs can be snapped into a 80-120mm adapter and then inserted into the slot. Contrast with tray drive and caddy drive. See custom-cut CD.Disc Inserted In Slot Machines For Sale
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| In 2000, Apple was the first to use a feed drive in a computer. Feed drives are more convenient than tray drives, which have to be opened before the disc can be inserted. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.) |
| Apple's G4 Cube |
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| In 2000, Apple was the first to use a feed drive in a computer. Feed drives are more convenient than tray drives, which have to be opened before the disc can be inserted. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.) |
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