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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Tue Sep 18, 2018, 09:02 AM Sep 2018

How to remove ethernet cable stuck in hp laptop [View all]

I've plugged and unplugged this cable a dozen times without difficulty since replacing an older cable,
but this morning it will not come out.

The 'release tab' (?) pushes down, but the plug is firmly lodged in the socket.

I looked googled online and YouTube.

The #1 suggestion is to insert a small (eyeglass) screwdriver or the end of a twist tie,
and then pull firmly.

I have neither.
Any other ideas?

Someone suggested taking it to Best Buy for repair.
What would that cost, and would they have to keep it for some time?

Thanks

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How to remove ethernet cable stuck in hp laptop [View all] left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 OP

The only part that locks in is the release tab... PoliticAverse Sep 2018 #1

Try a sewing needle or a pin. Something smaller in gauge than a paper clip. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2018 #3

Go buy the eye glass kit INdemo Sep 2018 #2

Sometimes the tab sticks canetoad Sep 2018 #4

Any thoughts on removing the back of my HP laptop regarding this ... left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 #5

I doubt whether that will be any help canetoad Sep 2018 #6

Try pushing the plug in and pushing the tab down at the same time before pulling it out nt Xipe Totec Sep 2018 #7

If you take it to Best Buy ... lpbk2713 Sep 2018 #8

Hm! roscoeroscoe Sep 2018 #9

push it in and shake it a little left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 #10