My toddler slid a paper clip into my iMac optical drive slot. Drive would not take a disc.

I figured out a way to get the paper clip out and wanted to post for others that may have the same problem. I cut a thin piece of cardboard from a cereal box and added some 2 sided tape to it. I slid the cardboard and tape into the slot and pulled it out slowly. The paper clip came out on the first try.

Now give the toddler the two-sided tape, and hope it sticks!
Good tip, others have had this same problem.

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