this post was submitted on 07 Nov 2023
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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 79 points 10 months ago (6 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.

[–] wandermind@sopuli.xyz 30 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How else can you sell an iPoker 4X?

[–] bigkahuna1986@lemmy.ml 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You're still using the 4X? Lol, get yourself an 8Max and thank me later.

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[–] tigerjerusalem@lemmy.world 54 points 10 months 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. -_-

[–] radioactiveradio@lemm.ee 21 points 10 months ago

You're responsible for everything!!!

[–] spudwart@spudwart.com 15 points 10 months ago

Most screw-driver kits like the IFixIt kits, include a sim-eject head.

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[–] turbowafflz@lemmy.world 31 points 10 months 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

[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 14 points 10 months ago

Someone told me this a few years ago. Absolute pro life tip!

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[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months 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.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)
[–] s_i_m_s@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

IMHO the one in the middle is the most comfortable to use.

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[–] doctorn@r.nf 17 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I have a lifehack for this:

[–] Express_pickle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago (8 children)

Wait sim ejector holders exist?!

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[–] Fuck_u_spez_@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That wallet has seen some serious shit.

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[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 15 points 10 months ago
[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 14 points 10 months ago (4 children)

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

[–] frostycakes@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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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[–] razieltakato@lemmy.eco.br 14 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)
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[–] linearchaos@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months 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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[–] taggart_mccallister@lemm.ee 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] flashgnash@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago

You're either really good at holding onto those things, or really good at losing/breaking phones

[–] 0x2d@lemmy.ml 11 points 10 months ago

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

[–] CCF_100@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

iFIXIT kits include a bit that lets you eject sim trays

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[–] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago (4 children)
[–] Randomocity@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 months ago

It's a tool to remove the SIM card from a phone

[–] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

SIM tray opener tool for smartphones. It's pretty small

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[–] Spoonbit@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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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[–] UnverifiedAPK@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago (5 children)

You guys aren't just using eSIMs?

[–] veroxii@aussie.zone 11 points 10 months ago

As someone traveling to other countries a few times a year, eSims have been a game changer.

[–] kenopsik@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

These little ejector tools are useful for more than just SIM cards. CD/DVD ROM drives have force eject buttons inside tiny little holes that these can reach and push. Many hardware reset buttons are also hidden inside tiny holes.

You could use an unfolded paperclip in a pinch. One of my air purifiers has a reset button inside a hole that is slightly too thin for the paper lips I have on hand. But the SIM ejector tool I keep around fits perfectly.

[–] Dasnap@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

They're also good for SD card slots.

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[–] kubica@kbin.social 9 points 10 months ago (5 children)
[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 12 points 10 months ago

You can now go on a resetting rampage

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[–] notannpc@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

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

[–] lichtmetzger@feddit.de 8 points 10 months 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.

[–] jetsetdorito@lemm.ee 8 points 10 months ago

aka fancy paperclip

[–] Metal_Zealot@lemmy.ml 8 points 10 months ago

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

[–] Sloogs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 10 months 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.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 7 points 10 months ago (3 children)

We have a whole keyring full of them at work

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[–] ceenote@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (3 children)

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

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[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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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[–] Djtecha@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago (7 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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[–] gatelike@feddit.de 7 points 10 months ago

this made me feel good about myself, thanks

[–] SpoiledSoul@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

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

[–] Chev@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

I keep mine in my phone case.

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