Remove SIM card without tools - how it works

If you do not know how to remove your SIM card without tools, we will show you how you can remove the SIM card from your smartphone or tablet without damaging it.

Remove the SIM card without the SIM tool

Newer devices have a SIM card slot that ejects the card when you gently push it in. For older devices, you can use many everyday objects as a replacement tool for SIM cards. You just need a thin piece of metal with a long tip.

• Earring: With the long end of a thin earring, you can remove the SIM card from your device. Be careful not to scratch the case.
• Mechanical pencil: You can also open the SIM compartment with a mechanical pencil. However, you may break off a piece of the mine. Make sure that no pencil remnants get stuck in the SIM card slot.
• Paper clip: You can also use a paper clip. Attention: The clips coated with paint could be too thick and also leave marks on the housing.
• Thumbtack: A thumbtack is also suitable for opening the SIM compartment. Also make sure that you do not scratch the housing with the tip.
• Needle: You can find a needle in almost every household. You can also use this to remove your SIM card from the device.

In another practical tip, we will show you how you can cut a nano SIM card for your Apple device.