I accidentally inserted my SD card into the CD slot!  How do I get it out?

The CD slot is so close to the memory card slot, and I usually find them by feel as they are on the far side of the computer.  I have to actualy stand up to peer around the side of my screen.  While trrying to retrieve the card, I heard something drop, presumably it has droped inside somewhere.
Actually, its a ridiculous place to put the card slot.  Why
not in the front where you can see?

Go to youtube.com and search for "remove SD card iMac" and you will find many solutions.

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