mk4 Gamma CD stuck!

[Mr_Orange]

I've just whipped out the factory fit Gamma CD and radio units, replaced with a nice Kenwood DPX503u.  Problem is, where did my favourite CD go?

Went looking and I've foolishly left it inside the Gamma CD deck!  I've taken the covers off the player and the CD is physically retained.  There's a pair of metal plates popped up after it was inserted.  Is there any way to manually eject a disc with these?  Must be something can be pressed to open the mechanism.

Here is the unit with the front trim removed.  See the two metal plates in CD slot:


I really cannot bear the thought of stripping the Kenwood out to access the power supply.

[dragonfly]

Give it 12 volts and eject the cd.

[Mr_Orange]

Give it 12 volts and eject the cd.

Where can I get a power source? 

[dragonfly]

Car battery - most systems will automatically eject a cd when give it power after it's been disconnected.

[Mr_Orange]

Car battery - most systems will automatically eject a cd when give it power after it's been disconnected.

Got a 12V DC power supply from an old scanner and cut the plug off the end.  A couple of paper clips later, fingers crossed and hey-presto the CD popped straight out.  Thanks mate 

[stuartb3502]

This has made me think.  I have a handful of CDs missing and a Gamma CD stuck out in a box in the garage - must give it some juice and see if it gives up anything 

[Mr_Orange]

This has made me think.  I have a handful of CDs missing and a Gamma CD stuck out in a box in the garage - must give some juice and see if gives up anything 

Give it some 12V and it will spit it straight out!

[stuartb3502]

Only just getting round to this.  Does anyone happen to have a pinout?  I presume its the 2 pin connector, but don't nw which round.  Could not find a diagram when i Googled.  Thanks

[Mr_Orange]

Only just getting round to this.  Does anyone happen to have a pinout?  I presume its the 2 pin connector, but don't nw which round.  Could not find a diagram when i Googled.  Thanks

Yo!  Have a look about 1/4 the way down on this legendary link:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/177496.aspx?PageIndex=1

[monty9120]

if you have a jump pack you can use that too