Magnetic card inserted in opposite side by Dummy

[teenix]

I think you will find that no damage was done. The only contact point with the card would have been the drive wheel. If you pushed in further, the card would have just contacted the nylon actuator balls and maybe the side load springs, neither of which should be an issue.

If you remove the motor (2 screws) then you can push a card through and feel the pressure it takes to do so.

There will most likely be residue from the gummy wheel dotted around the card reader so it is wise to clean it all out. Be "very" careful disassembling the reader or the nylon balls and idler roller may fall out and disappear into the never never.

cheers

Tony