SIM card is stuck - you can do that

If your SIM card is stuck, you should first keep calm - there are numerous ways to get it out. Find out in our practical tip how you can proceed.

SIM card is stuck - so you can get it out

Before taking the device for repair, you can try the following tips yourself to solve the problem yourself:

• With the help of various tweezers, you can carefully try to pull out the SIM card.
• If this does not move, you can try to wiggle the SIM card carefully by wiggling it.
• If that doesn't work either, you need a special tool that you can use to unscrew the smartphone.
• To do this, loosen the screws on the housing and then remove the back.
• Depending on the model, you can now directly access the circuit board or the slot or loosen additional screws. With the iPhone, you first have to remove the display.
• Once you get to the SIM card, you can use the small screwdriver to try to push the card out.
• If you also fail to do so, the SIM card has probably jammed. In this case, it is better to contact a specialist who can take the cell phone completely apart.

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