10.4.9: Eject key not working?

Apple has documented a new “feature” in the latest 10.4.9 release as follows:

After installing Mac OS X 10.4.9, pressing the Media Eject key on the Apple keyboard does not always eject media from the optical disk drive nor display the eject symbol on the screen.

Products affected

Mac OS X 10.4.9

Solution

To prevent accidentally ejecting media, Mac OS X 10.4.9 adds a slight delay to the Media Eject key before it takes effect. To eject a disc, press and hold the Media Eject key. The disc will eject normally and the screen will display the eject symbol.

Topics: Apple, Mac, Software