Replacement opening tool

[Rgarner]

How do I get one? I know it was included but who knows where it is now. No, a paper clip is not narrow enough to fit in the hole. I want to get the "tray" out and put in a 256 gb SD card. Maybe some day the Stylus will magically repair itself and I won't have to use the Play.

 

[puppykickr]

Will a needle fit?

 

[The_Chief]

If nothing else, hit up a local cell phone store. They probably have hundreds in the back and will give you a couple.

 

[Deleted User]

If you have coloured paper clips you can peel back the sticking - in end

That's what I resort to.

My last sim removal tool bent like toothpaste a few days ago. (3 of 4 phones I have need one)*


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[Fox Mulder]

Use a smaller paper clip. They do work.

 

[ocnbrze]

i second a paperclip. are you sure you are putting it in the right hole?

 

[Rgarner]

There are different sizes? How do I get the smaller kind? What magical store carries those (not amazin)?

 

[LisaMcLean]

It's good that I didn't face such a problem.

 

[Deleted User]

Spaghetti? Among other options :

These look stronger
https://www.amazon.com/Removal-Ejec...d=1624619097&sprefix=aim+removal+tool&sr=8-10

than these :

https://www.amazon.com/Ejector-Remo...d=1624619097&sprefix=aim+removal+tool&sr=8-11

It's good that I didn't face such a problem.

Thank your lucky stars. Life would never be the same.






Amazon US :

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sim+removal+tool&sprefix=aim+removal+tool&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_16

 

[Deleted User]

Yeh also make sure you're not inserting it in to a microphone hole for ambient noise.

I have a motorised front camera rising from a slot on the top of my Poco F2 that looks exactly like the sim tray on the bottom; plus there's a mic hole next to it.

I shall reveal no more .....

 

[Rgarner]

I got a pack of needles, the skinniest I could find. It was hard not to get stabbed but it fit just fine. The only problem is the "tray" or whatever it's called did not emerge. Of course I tried more than once, and it was the little hole right next to the thing.

 

[Fox Mulder]

A needle isn't what you want as it has a pointed end. A paper clip (or the official tool) has a flat end which is what presses on the release tab inside to eject the tray. A needle will probably just poke through it.

 

[Rgarner]

Where do I get the small enough paper clips? Remember that I buy local. Would the other end of the needle work, or how about a nail?

 

[olbriar]

A nail, if one that might fit can be found, will be pointed as well as a needle. I suggest that you confirm that you are accessing the correct opening to release the tray. Once confirmed, the sage advice of seeking the correct tool from a local phone retailer left above would be a great avenue. Or paper clips can be found at any store that sells school supplies. Even my local grocer carries an assortment of paper clips.

 

[Deleted User]

Was this the sim card tray that was bent when you got it out before, or was that in a movie I saw?

Do you think it's stuck or misshapen?

Did you only open it once before when it was new?

Otherwise (as said ^) maybe it needs to be a wider pin, although I did recently open one with the sharp end of a safety pin from the dry cleaners, but it probably varies by device.

What kind of paper clips are in the US? I know we have larger size paper clips as well, maybe you are using those? Smaller one inch type ones are more common.

 

[ocnbrze]

Where do I get the small enough paper clips? Remember that I buy local. Would the other end of the needle work, or how about a nail?

are you sure you are putting it in the right spot? there are a few holes that most phones have. there are holes for speakers & mic's as well as for sd cards and sim cards.

 

[Rgarner]

I finally borrowed a paper clip and barely got the bleeping thing open. Then I had to get someone else to put the cards in it. Miraculously, it worked. @#$ these crappy nearly unusable phones! @#$ their evil manufacturers! @#$ us, too, I guess, for being stupid enough to waste time and money on them!

 

[Rgarner]

Is there a way to get a volume key unstuck? WD-40 seems overkill, but maybe there"s a way to use a very slim needle or other such object. I keep checking the Stylus, which is still stuck on the operation screen, with power "ok". I guess it must have a huge standby time.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Don't spray anything in there, especially not WD40 which is not for this purpose and could damage the phone (plus you'll never get rid of the smell from it).