MacBook slot-loading mini-DVDs

[letaalio]

I have a video camera which writes video on mini-DVDs, and the slot-loading drive on my MacBook doesn't take them in. That wouldn't be such a big problem, but as I stuck one of them in, I can't seem to get it out by pushing the "eject" button..

Are there any workarounds to this problem or suggestions how to get it out painlessly?

 

[Grakkle]

'Fraid not. You know the instructions say not to put in mini-DVDs for a reason.

BUT, as it's in there now, you might try two things: turn the macbook on edge (DVD slot down) and gently tap it to try and dislodge the DVD.

Or: GENTLY insert a piece of tape or some such thing and try to grab it.

I haven't heard of people having much success getting out stuck mini-DVDs, though, so you might have to send it off to Apple, or take it to a store if you're lucky enough to have one in your area.

 

[tbrinkma]

My best guess would be to hold the macbook, slot down, and shake *hard*.
That or some *really* skinny tweazers.
Or, take it to your local Apple store and see what they can do.

 

[letaalio]

Thanks! Damn, I really should have read the instructions before I tried this...

I hope it works, because I don't have any official Apple stores in my country that could help me with this.

I will report back (hopefully on success) later, when I get home from work and try this out