How to Eject an Xbox One Disc

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This wikiHow teaches you how to eject a disc from an Xbox One by either pressing the eject button or by manually ejecting it using a paper clip.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

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Make sure your Xbox One is on.
- You can either turn on the Xbox One by pressing the Xbox logo button on a wireless controller, or by pressing the Xbox logo button on the far right side of the console.
The eject button on an Xbox One console is located on the right side of the disc slot. Doing so should eject the disc inside the console.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Make sure you've got all the cables disconnected from the back of your console, especially the power cord.
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Bend a large paper clip into a straight line. You'll need the straight end to be about 2-3 inches long.
- You will need a large-size paper clip for this method because it will need to go in about 1 and a half inches to push the disc out.^{[1]
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Locate the orange/yellow circle. It's located on the left side of the console, right behind the vents.
- The eject hole on an Xbox One S is located at the second hole on the left from the right corner and the third hole up from the bottom. It can be more difficult to spot, so it's best to have a good amount of light available.
Doing so will cause the disc to pop out a little bit.
Carefully pull the disc the rest of the way out with your fingers. It might be a good idea to use a cloth or soft fabric to protect the disc from fingerprints and scratches.

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