Mini dvd into optical drive

I have put a mini dvd into optical drive, what should I do to get it out?

If your computer has a tray-loading drive, eject it normally.
If it has a slot-loading drive, tilt the computer so that the drive faces downward, or try using a business card to grab hold of it.
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