07-08-2021, 02:23 PM
(07-07-2021, 03:45 PM)alriks Wrote:(05-14-2021, 05:42 AM)ganaxe Wrote: Had a similar issue. One hacky way of fixing it is removing the end of the adapter (cutting the end). this will allow you to insert the sim card and press down on the pins. After the pins are pressed down you should be able to remove sim card and the adapter (in theory). I only attempted the insertion step, so be careful when performing the removal.
Resolution: After a fair bit about thought about ganaxe's suggestion I ended up using the following:
Situation: SIM adapter was inserted without an actual SIM in it and became "trapped" on the SIM contacts. I did not try to pull it out too aggressively, but it was definitely hooked.
1. Per above, I used fingernail clippers to snip the rim of the adapter (at the point where the adapter is thin) where it was accessible and sticking out of the slot. Don't clip all the way to the edge or you won't have anything to grip when you try to pull the adapter out later. The clipping required me to gently twist the piece I was cutting in order to remove it. It's in the picture to the right.
2. Then you can insert your SIM card under the window in the adapter. Take your time. Be gentle. This will lift the adapter to the same level as the SIM card and most importantly off the contacts.
3. Here's the tricky part. I used a combo of a smearing technique and a little wiggling at both corners to get the SIM and the adapter cleared from the slot. Take your time. Be gentle. It will come back out, but it's a lot of fiddling. A little bit of painter's tape or something sticky on your finger might help.
Next? A metal adapter...
