Hi, my wife tried to use a credit card online by inserting it into the floppy port of our pc. I have tried to fish it out but looks like it will have to come apart to retrieve the card. Is that a easy task to do? Thanks.

by jedd on December 23rd, 2007

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You have no idea I am here Dec 23rd, 2007 Sorry... not an answer... but a "Thank you" for making me giggle this afternoon. =D
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john pennington Dec 24th, 2007 Pardon my laughter, but this is a first.....

Inserting a credit card into a computer port?

Uhhhhhhhh.........did she really expect this to work?

Anyway, take the cover off the computer. you should be able to retrieve "the credit card".
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iwnit Dec 23rd, 2007 If it does not work as you try, you could try to put it apart.

1) Here are the instructions to replace a floppy disk drive, take care that you exactly take note of what you are doing:

"How To Replace a Floppy Disk Drive How-To > PC > Floppy
Caution: Please read our safety information before attempting any testing or repairs.

Before replacing any of the fans, unplug the PC to avoid an electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution as there are sharp edges on a PC and its components. Always wear a static electricity discharge strap when working with your PC's components to avoid damaging your PC.

Unplug the PC.
Disconnect all wires from the back of the PC.
Open the case.
If replacing a floppy drive disconnect the power and interface cables from the drive and remove the retaining screws from either side of the drive.
Identify the position of the #1 pin on the interface connection on the back of the drive.
Choose the location for the floppy drive so that the drive will have a opening in the case's face plate and so that the power and interface cables will reach the drive.
Mount the drive so that he eject button is under (not over) the slot for the floppy.
Connect the interface cable so that the cable's #1 pin matches the drives #1 pin.
Connect the power wire to the drive.
Position the drive and secure with the mounting screws. Always use the screws supplied by the manufacturer. Screws of the wrong size or length can damage the drive.
If it is not already, connect the interface cable to the motherboard's controller labeled "FDD" so that the cable's #1 pin matches the motherboard's #1 pin.
Double check all of your connections.
Replace the cover.
Reconnect the wires removed in step 2.
Plug in the PC.
It may be necessary to configure this drive in the BIOS settings."
Source:
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/pc/hardware/floppydisk/replace.php

Once the floppy disk is outside, it could be easier to take the card out.

2) The following reference contains also "a brief video of a diskette being inserted. Look for the silver, sliding door opening up and the read/write heads being lowered to the diskette surface."
So you get a better idea how it is inside.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/floppy-disk-drive2.htm
http://static.howstuffworks.com/mpeg/floppy-disk-drive.mpg

If nothing works or if you don't make it, you could try to bring the computer to a repair shop and explain the urgency.
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caffey4 Jan 31st, 2008 There is no way that this can be real, this is too funny. I am sorry to hear that your wife has no common sense. It is an easy task to find someone else, maybe you can use that same credit card and get a russian mail order bride. They probably wont even know what a computer is, so your problem will be solved!!!
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Sheriff Raff -Answerhag Dec 23rd, 2007 You are pulling our crank aren't you?
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Jade Jan 31st, 2008 OMG!! Whether this is real or not..it is hilarious!! There was a question earlier about why there are still Darwin awards...(she is not left unsupervised for long periods, is she?) ;-)
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JTP Jan 31st, 2008 First-go with Alans answer.

Second, I do hope you married down.
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Conformist Dec 31st, 2007 Take the computer apart. Unscrew the side part, and then pull the front side out. A normal pc chassis should work. Then take the floppy drive cover off, and try to pull it out with an pair of tweezers.
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edgy57 Jan 18th, 2009 did you use the right pin number?otherwise it will keep your card.
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Anonymous Oct 17th, 2008 This is the best laugh i had after a long time. Thanks for making my day.

get a nice pair of thin tongs and try to get it out if you are not joking
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Smart2 is back! Did you miss me? Sep 16th, 2008 First, take the computer completely apart. Find a box and pack it securely and ship it back to the manufacturer along with a hand-written note to the manufacturer that your wife is too freakin' stupid to own a computer so you no longer have use of it.
Let us know how that works out for ya!!
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Giterdone Feb 10th, 2009 Little late to answer but one thing you could do for future, maybe trade your wife in on a Brunette.
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Anonymous Nov 17th, 2008 just call the credit card company give them all your info ask them to push the card return buttom for (YOUR TYPE OF PC ). it should be out momentarily. happens all the time. hope its not a dell they charge 20% for card returns. good luck.
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Anonymous Apr 17th, 2008 Try running program Format on your floppy - it may eject the card out :)
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sloppywet Apr 17th, 2008 please stay married to her if she gets out an finds another man it could end mankind.
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SelahWrites Jan 31st, 2008 Bless her heart! I have no idea how to get it out, but I'm sure you'll find a way. Hey, is it possible to get something to stick to it, like a post it note, and pull it out that way?
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Also known as Mommy.. Jan 31st, 2008 LMAO!!! That sounds like something my mother would do..
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LiLDoe Dec 24th, 2007 Is she blonde?? Maybe she needs some basic computer classes before she attempts you use it again. Next thing you know if it tells her to take disk out of drive she'll bring the computer for a drive in the car.
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Long Shot Nov 17th, 2008 I would suggest a chain and a winch. Wrap the chain around your wife's legs and hook the winch to the chain and winch your wife's head out of her ass. And thanks you for the laugh I think I hurt something laughing so hard.
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advracer Sep 16th, 2008 ROFLMFAO!!! THAT is hilarious.
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The Infamous Johnny Apr 30th, 2008 i hope your kidding but its not hard to take apart a disk drive. just make sure you dont drop anything...
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astrotech Apr 17th, 2008 Do you have the original box and packaging that the computer came in? If so, you should immediately put the computer back in its original packaging and box and return it to where you bought it. When you get to the store and they ask you why you are returning the computer, I suggest you simply tell them that your wife is too stupid to own a computer!
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Anonymoose Jan 31st, 2008 ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! Sorry that doesn't help you with your problem but seeing as how this question is over a month old hopefully you have that problem solved now :)
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Gregorian Jan 31st, 2008 lol! thats pretty funny. where did your wife hear about that? she'll make a sterling IT expert dude...what next...want to save the internet on a floppy
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You have no idea I am here Jan 27th, 2008 Was randomly checking out some older stuff in my activity... came across this one. I noticed it's been about a month since you posted this question.

Wondering: Have you laughed about it yet? It's still so funny to me!
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hottkoko Dec 23rd, 2007 I feel bad for you. But that was great. You will laugh about it later. Please don't forget to share this story with you friends and family over a glass of wine. They will love it.
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Randy2009 Feb 21st, 2009 LOL ;-) No offense but is she blond?
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Nic Dec 11th, 2008 What you need is a strong magnet, since card makers allow for incidents like this and build a magnetic stripe into the card to assist with retrieving it from <say> floppy drives.

Test the magnet strength first by trying to pick up some floppy disks, if it won't pick them up, you need a stronger magnet. You can also try picking up other credit cards to test the amount of "pull" you have.

When you have a magnet that can drag a card a few inches, wave it in front of the floppy drive and you are done!
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OmegaWolf747 Nov 17th, 2008 *falls over laughing* That's the most hilarious computer gaffe I've heard of in a long time.

Um, maybe you could fish it out with a pair of tweezers. Shut down and unplug the computer before attempting this!
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ExCruceLeo Oct 22nd, 2008 You don't need a floppy drive anymore anyways. Just take it out and rip it apart. Then throw it at your idiot wife.
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theanswerman Oct 3rd, 2008 Well, if you have a PC that has a floppy drive, I'd first upgrade!

Other than that, use a paperclip with something sticky on the end of it to try to get it out. If that doesn't work, then take the drive out and fish it out manually.
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qwerty Sep 29th, 2008 I almost peed myself. If you mean a 3.5 inch floppy you can get the card out but will destroy the drive, most drives are spot welded or crimped you will have to drill of break the welds or crimps to get it open. DO NOT LET YOUR WIFE DO THIS!!! It will make for an ER trip for sure
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Brandi28 Aug 12th, 2008 Lmao!!!! That's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time!!!!!
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that guy Aug 12th, 2008 not an answer as i feel all the others have got it covered.. got it fished out yet?

sorry to laugh at misfortune but i did find this very funny...

good luck =]
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Pustic Aug 12th, 2008 Is your wife a blonde?
You might want to use a ball-peen hammer and a crow bar to fix it.
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Anonymous Aug 12th, 2008 You will need three new things:
A new credit card.
A new PC.
A new wife (top priority)
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Dirty-Ninja-Misses-NYC Jun 15th, 2008 Your wifes cheese has certainly slipped of her cracker!!!!!
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Masculinist May 24th, 2008 My question is how do you put up with your wife?
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Superbee Apr 24th, 2008 wow. i just laughed!
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Anonymous Apr 24th, 2008 I think once you free your credit card from the clutches of your floppy drive, you should use it to buy her one of these keyboards:

http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/POS/8000/index.htm
http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/POS/8040/index.htm
http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/POS/7040/index.htm
http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/pointofsale.html

Full List:
http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/keyboards/POS/index.htm
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allikatzpop Apr 24th, 2008 1.call your credit card company for a replacement card.
2. never let your wife near it again.
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Anonymous Apr 17th, 2008 Does this sort of thing happen on a regular basis or is this an exception to the rule?
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Mohamed El-Galley Apr 17th, 2008 well, it will be a hard thing to do. I once had a floppy stuck in my comp and I used a screwdriver for 15-20 minutes till it finally came out. Next time, buy a card reader/scanner for credit cards. It does the same thing as the one in the shops, swip it. Although, if she can't use a comp, she should buy a book or forget it.
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skeeter Apr 17th, 2008 She's Blonde. Right?
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daemonelson Aug 5th, 2009 Do do do do do.
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The Extortionist Feb 23rd, 2009 ROFLMFAO! PSML! This is too funny xD Let's just hope you never charge her for sex or your gonna have to ask on here how to pull the credit card out of your ass. xD
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Autism Knows is finally Maestro Feb 21st, 2009 Damn, this woman reminds me of Lisa Douglas off of Green Acres. LOL Poor woman! I hope HE does all the cooking, and driving!
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Himaster353 Feb 20th, 2009 its actually not as hard as it seems. just take out the floppy drive, take out any screws you see until you find the credit card and then put it back together when you get it out.
also, who uses floppy disks anymore?
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Answer Bagger Feb 11th, 2009 You won't need to take anything apart. Just take off the cover to the computer. If you keep trying to "fish" it out you'll end up breaking something.
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ramone Feb 7th, 2009 it will probably be easier to club your wife to death and then buy a new PC with the insurance money
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