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# Grab a stiff plastic card, like a drivers license or credit card. For this method, you want a card that's thin but sturdy. Use an expired credit card or a similar object - preferably, one that's not important, in case you lose it or it breaks. Stick double-sided scotch tape on one side of the card, near the edge of one of the two narrow ends. | # Grab a stiff plastic card, like a drivers license or credit card. For this method, you want a card that's thin but sturdy. Use an expired credit card or a similar object - preferably, one that's not important, in case you lose it or it breaks. Stick double-sided scotch tape on one side of the card, near the edge of one of the two narrow ends. | ||
#* Alternatively, you can use single-sided tape, sticking the tape to the card, putting a twist in it, then wrapping it around the card several times. | #* Alternatively, you can use single-sided tape, sticking the tape to the card, putting a twist in it, then wrapping it around the card several times. | ||
| − | # Grab a thin-stemmed flat head screwdriver. This method, though similar to the putty knife method above, differs in that it uses a screwdriver to assist with sticking the card to the CD. You'll want a fairly short, thin flat head screwdriver. Use a screwdriver that's as thin as possible, as you'll need to partially insert it into the CD slot. | + | # Grab a thin-stemmed flat head screwdriver. This method, though similar to the putty knife method above, differs in that it uses a screwdriver to assist with sticking the card to the CD. You'll want a fairly short, thin flat head screwdriver. Use a screwdriver that's as thin as possible, as you'll need to partially insert it into the CD slot. |
# Insert the card into the slot ABOVE the stuck CD (sticky side down). You may need to use the screwdriver to guide the card, ensuring it goes in above the CD and does not stick to the CD until after you get {{convert|1/2|to|3/4|in|cm|adj=on|1|1}} of the card in. | # Insert the card into the slot ABOVE the stuck CD (sticky side down). You may need to use the screwdriver to guide the card, ensuring it goes in above the CD and does not stick to the CD until after you get {{convert|1/2|to|3/4|in|cm|adj=on|1|1}} of the card in. | ||
# With the card inserted, slide the screwdriver above the card. Use the screwdriver to gently press down on the card. This should cause the tape on the bottom side of the card to stick to the top side of the stuck CD. | # With the card inserted, slide the screwdriver above the card. Use the screwdriver to gently press down on the card. This should cause the tape on the bottom side of the card to stick to the top side of the stuck CD. | ||
