Q&A for How to Unjam a Paper Shredder

I took the top off of the shredder and cleaned all of the cut paper where the blades are. I also had the same problem -- green light on but could not feed any paper into the slot. Then I looked with a flashlight into the feed slot and saw paper stuck that I had to pull out, which was very difficult. Once I got it out the shredder worked perfectly. Thoroughly check for a paper jam with a flashlight.

Yes, but this would require quite a bit of work. A gear falling out would indicate the plastic or metal frame that houses the gears is broken. An experienced mechanic or DIY-er could probably fix it.

Take it to the shop where you bought it. Although the guarantee will not apply, they may be able to figure out the problem.

Let your machine cool for a bit. Sometimes the motor is very hot and will short circuit if too much heat is added. Then the only way to take out the bits of paper is to use a needle nose plier and carefully take out each piece. This process is lengthy, but it's effective.

Make sure the bin is in place correctly. The shredder will not work if the bin is not installed.

If it came through without getting stuck, open the bin and fish it out with your fingers. If it did get stuck, you'll have to take the machine apart.