olddrjake
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Q: My 4gb SDHC flash mem card is stuck in DVD slot on my iMac 27". How to get it out?

I misplaced my 4GB flash memory card (Canon camera) in the DVD slot (above the card slot) and it disappeared while I was trying to get it out. Naturally I inadvertently (spelled "stupidly") knocked it inside and could not figure out how to get it out. The dust rubber "shields" hide it and I've tried to find it with a toothpick and wedge it out, to no avail. Are there any ideas or suggestions others may have used to get it out (I know turning it on it side and shaking won't work). Why in the world did they design it like it is -- I've had it happen to me and others have also told me of their misadventures, but they also were able to gradually get it out. This time, it's in too deep. Can I ignore it and still use the CD/DVD slot without it blowing up?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), Fusion drive

Posted on Dec 15, 2014 4:15 PM

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Q: My 4gb SDHC flash mem card is stuck in DVD slot on my iMac 27". How to get it out?

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  • by dot.com,Helpful

    dot.com dot.com Dec 15, 2014 4:20 PM in response to olddrjake
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    Dec 15, 2014 4:20 PM in response to olddrjake

    You might need to take to an Apple technician or apple dealer to let them take apart the iMac and remove the flash memory card. if you're very careful you might try a pair of needle nose pliers and a flashlight but it's easy to do damage to the DVD internal mechanical if you're not real careful.

     

    A good story to tell your grand kids maybe ;-)

     

    Good luck

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    olddrjake olddrjake Dec 15, 2014 4:33 PM in response to dot.com
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    Dec 15, 2014 4:33 PM in response to dot.com

    Thanks, I'll try the needle nose. The rubber "shields" for dust prevention on the DVD slot won't let you see anything, so anything.  However, thanks for the reminder about my grandkids. They love it when the old geek has screwed up!

  • by dot.com,Helpful

    dot.com dot.com Dec 15, 2014 7:26 PM in response to olddrjake
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    Dec 15, 2014 7:26 PM in response to olddrjake

    Yeah I know what you mean about the rubber shields but am hoping that the needle nose (a small jeweler type with as long as you have would be best or maybe a pair of good long tweezers) will create enough of a gap to shine a light thru and help see a little better and if you're lucky the memory card is very close to the front of the dvd opening.

     

    Happy hunting...