stuck floppy disk

[ianess]

Is there an idiot`s guide to removing a floppy disk?  The wrap-around metal thingy on the end had sprung and I should have had more sense than use it.  Many thanks.

[ianess]

Me again........got the disk out but the metal clip is still inside...........HELP!!!!!!!

[maximo]

Depends if it really jammed in or just lying there inside. Try sticking a piece of double sided sticky tape to a thin plastic (obviously not metallic) stick , say a plastic knife, and (gently) feel around inside the driver? I have no idea how the inside of a floppy disk driver is made, but that's what i would try...Anybody else ?

[Headtime]

You could try some plastic tweezers, or you can buy a new drive for under a tenner.

[ianess]

Thanks for the replies,folks.

A pair of tweezers,gentle pressure, and a bit of bad language....... and problem solved!

[booksworth]

Did the little wire spring come out? If not, it may be waiting to ambush the next disc you put in.