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    Whoops, stupid issue I need advice for!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by jka/v, Apr 12, 2008.

  1. jka/v

    jka/v Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, was tied up on a phone call trying to find a piece of information, and I stupidly inserted a 3" cd into my superdrive.... (yes, stupid I know..)

    Anyway to get this out of my drive?

    Or am I in need of my first Mac repair trip?

    Thanks, appreciate the advice!
     
    jka/v, Apr 12, 2008
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it doesn't come out through the Eject key, best to take it to a certified technician, I'd say.
     
    Sam, Apr 12, 2008
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    Shut down your Mac, hold down the eject key, and restart your Mac while still holding down the eject key. If that doesn't work, then you will most likely have to take it to an Apple store.
     
    Budding, Apr 12, 2008
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  4. r0k

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    That's the down side of slot-loading drives: They can't handle those mini-cd's. My daughter tried to burn a regular cd in my old mini. It won't come out. It isn't mounted so there's nothing for me to click on and eject it. I guess I'll have to use the hold eject while booting technique to get it out. Glad I saw this thread :)
     
    r0k, Apr 12, 2008
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  5. jka/v

    jka/v Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the tips guys, never heard of the boot and hold eject.
     
    jka/v, Apr 12, 2008
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    Well? Did it work?
     
    SsuRReaLL, Apr 12, 2008
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  7. Sam

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    From the sounds of it, I'd say he got it fixed :).
     
    Sam, Apr 12, 2008
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    what!?!??! he gets that mini-cd out!??! is that possible? shouldn't it stuck there?
     
    wobble987, Apr 13, 2008
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