Action

Step A: Ensure that the current directory is not somewhere in the CD:

% cd %eject cdrom

Step B: As root:

# cd /etc/init.d # ./volmgt stop # eject cdrom

If this works, then try:

# ./volmgt start

If this does not work, go to step C.

Step C: As root:

# fuser /cdrom

Kill any processes you feel you have already terminated. A note of caution: If this is an NFS-mounted CD-ROM and there are other users who access this drive, make sure you know what process you are killing and why.

# ./volmgt stop # ps -ef | grep vold

If vold still is running, kill the process.

# eject cdrom

If this does not work, then:

# cd /vol

Make sure that dev, dsk, rdsk, rmt are in the directory. If not, probably your /vol directory is corrupt and a reboot might be needed for proper rebuild.

Step D: The last three options are:

1. Reboot.

2. If the CD drive is external to the system, try power cycling the drive and pressing the eject button.

3. If all else fails and the CD-ROM is external, on the right hand side of the eject button is a small hole into which you can insert a small straight device which forces manual ejection of the caddy.