8 cm disks

probably not, the only disk that should be used in the macbook is regular disks. do not put anything smaller in it, they will get stuck and not be able to get out. if you have smaller disks, use an external drive. hope this helps.

troy

If you use a disc that is smaller than the size of a normal CD or DVD, you could run into serious problems. Because the disc drive of a macbook is a slot loading drive, you could run into problems trying to get the disc out of your drive because the disc is smaller; the disc may become lodged in your computer. This could result in damaging your drive. Also, the applecare warranty does not cover damages due to using a minidisc in your drive. Additionally, because the disc is smaller, the computer may not read the information from the disc.

Here's a thread that has more information about what you may be referring to: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1206431&#1206431

For your information, here's a link to the warranty information about using non-standard sized discs:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88275

It says that some slot loading drives can accept 8 cm discs, but personally, I wouldn't take the chance. I'd look into buying an external disc player, so you don't have to risk ruining your macbook. Hope this helps.

Years ago when 3inch CD's first came out for cd singles most were supplied with an adaptor. I'm just wondering if these are available, they might do the trick

Unfortunately I am the idiot who put a smaller disk into the drive.
I scoured my instruction book beforehand and there is not a single refrence to the fact that you shouldn't.
Have I totally stuffed the computer?
Why won't they support the repair if they do not make it explicit that you shouldn't? I know that I may wll be an idiot, but idiots still need to be catered for in instruction manuals.

I'm really stressed out about this... is it in there forever? What can do?

I scoured my instruction book beforehand and there is
not a single refrence to the fact that you shouldn't.

Why won't they support the repair if they do not make
it explicit that you shouldn't? I know that I may
wll be an idiot, but idiots still need to be catered
for in instruction manuals.

Actually, page 69 of the User Guide ( http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/MacBook13inchUsersGuide.pdf) says:

"Important: The optical drive on your MacBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. These types of discs can become lodged in the drive."

I understand that... but in the handbook that comes with the computer (not the online one) it says nothing of the sort.
I know that maybe everyone should refer to th online guides... but to be honest, most 'laymen' simply refer to the book provided with the computer.
Something for Apple to consider perhaps.

Thanks... however, for your assistance in helping someone very stressed out.

Apple does consider this. My Manual, the one that came with my MacBook has, on page 69, the exact warning stated in the previous post. Most of the on-line manuals are the exact same thing as the printed version. Or at least all the ones I have checked are.

Mort

Hi---

if someone could help me...that would be great!

I have an 8cm mini disk from my voice recital....is there anykind of device I can buy that will connect to my Macbook or Macbook pro that will allow me to burn it....bc i know by this dicussion that inserting it, isn't the best idea.


Thanks!

Yes, an external dvd burner. These sell for around 100 dollars US depending on how fancy they are.

Mort

I would contact apple or take your mac down to your local apple store and see if they can get it out for you. There maybe a charge for it since apple have stated that smaller disc are not supported. Other then that, you can buy an external dvd player/burner to use with your mac and just leave the internal drive stuck as it is.