Stuck PS4 Disc? What to Do When Eject Button Fails and App Is Deleted

If PS4 eject button is broken and the app tied to the disc has been deleted, don’t panic. There’s a simple fix. Let’s break it down step by step.

Solution 1: Use the PS4 Software Interface

1. Turn on your PS4 using the controller or power button.
2. Go to the Home Screen.
3. Highlight the game icon.
4. Press the Options button on your controller (to the right of the touchpad).
5. If “Remove Disc” appears, select it. This works even if you deleted the app, as long as the system still recognizes the disc.

Solution 2: Restart Your PS4

If the first method doesn’t work, restarting your console can force it to recognize and eject the disc:

1. Hold down the Power Button until you hear a beep, then choose “Restart.”
2. Wait for your PS4 to reboot (this takes about 15–20 seconds).
3. Once restarted, listen for the disc spinning or ejecting automatically.
4. If it doesn’t eject on its own, navigate back to your Home Screen.
5. The game or app icon should reappear.
6. Highlight it, press Options, and select “Remove Disc.”
7. The disc should pop out now.

Restarting forces your PS4 to reinitialize its hardware and software systems. This process often resets any errors preventing disc recognition or ejection.

Solution 3: Manual Ejection (Backup Plan)

If neither of these methods works, you can manually eject the disc using a screwdriver:

1. Turn off and unplug your PS4.
2. Locate the manual eject screw under the console’s cover (refer to your PS4 manual for its exact location).
3. Gently turn the screw counterclockwise until the disc slides out.