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[–] 93 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Only Satan would design a hole that is smaller than the end of a bent paperclip when the entire purpose of the hole is to put something into it.

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    [–] 59 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I just realized that each phone comes with one and only one of SIM ejectors, and I have a lot of those in my drawer. I think I have a problem. -_-

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    [–] 39 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    I keep one on my keys since it's useful for pushing reset buttons and things and if I really need to it even works as a screwdriver

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    [–] 20 points 2 years ago (11 children)

    I have a lifehack for this:

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    [–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I noticed my phone battery bulging just yesterday. So I went and dug up the documentation that came with it to see if I could take advantage of the manufacturer's warranty. No dice, but the sim card tray ejector thing was in with the user's manual. So at least I have that. :/

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I have like 7 of these in a container next to me. I don't think responsible is the word that would be associated with that behaviour.

    PS - paperclips work fine for this purpose.

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    [–] 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)
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    [–] 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I mean, they fit on a keychain, which is fucking great; Sadly, they stab you through the pants pocket so they're fucking rude.

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    [–] 14 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I do tech support, I always have one on my keychain.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I used to keep one on my keys back when I worked at a carrier store selling phones. Made life so much easier then.

    In fact, the actual inserted part broke off years ago (and I haven't done phone sales in over a decade), but the main part of the body is actually still attached to my keyring. I haven't even thought about that until this post, actually.

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    [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I just bought a new phone and put it next to the other four I have.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    i usually grab a breadboard jumper wire and shove it in my sim card slot 😂

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (6 children)
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    [–] 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    iFIXIT kits include a bit that lets you eject sim trays

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    [–] 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I have a Moonlander split keyboard that is programmable and uses one of these little things for its reset button. My only gripe with it is that they could have designed a place for it to slot into the keyboard itself since it's very easy to lose it if it isn't otherwise attached to something.

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    [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I fixit gang. If you did not know, some of the ifixit kits have a screwdriver bit that is just for that

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    [–] 9 points 2 years ago (4 children)
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    [–] 9 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    You guys aren't just using eSIMs?

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    [–] 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    What if we're sure it's around here somewhere, just not sure where?

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    [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I have something like 100 of these in a draw in my home office. Along with a straightened paperclip as a backup.

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    [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    I have a screwdriver bit set that just includes one of those, very tightly secured. Whoever was responsible for ensuring this was neccessary: You are a hero.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    ....I used mine to clean my ears.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    I still have it and now phone is eSIM only. But I can’t bring myself to throw it out.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    this made me feel good about myself, thanks

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I'm responsible for a lot of things

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    Just tuck it into your phone case if you can. Easy solution to always have it when you need it.

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    [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I may have found 5 in my desk drawer the other day...

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I put mine on the keychain.... It's responsible for some small holes in my trousers pockets and I have been pricked too but worth it.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    How often are you dudes changing SIMs? I only ever do it when I get a new phone, and they always come with one.

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