These are instructions on how to eject a CD from your Mac using a PC keyboard or USB mouse. This might be handy if you don't have an Apple keyboard and cannot boot into the operating system.
PC Keyboard Hold down F12 as you restart the computer until the CD ejects itself.
USB Mouse Hold down the left mouse button as you restart the computer until the CD ejects itself.
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