Question about mini dvd

Hi!
I have a simple question, can i use mini dvd (1.4 gb) on my macbook pro ?
if i can't, there is a solution ? i would not buy any external drive ?
thanks
Bye
Marco

With the computer off try holding the computer with the drive slot pointing down. Some people have succeeded in simply gently shaking them close enough to the entrance to get them out.
iFixit have instructions on how to remove , and then dismantle the optical drives used in MBPs in such situations, but doing so will void your Warranty or Applecare contract, of course.
Cheers
Rod

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