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Adrian C

On 07/04/2010 10:29, wrote:
On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:44:47 +0100, Andy Burns
wrote:

wrote:

A stereo plug has broken off inside the stereo ( 3.5mm) socket which
is part of a block of 6, on my PC , leaving the tip held in place by
the retaing device .

How can I get it out?.

sparingly superglue something (e.g cocktail stik, paperclip) to the remnant

Tried that, used the rump of the old plug, no joy

I presume the situation is a bit like this?

(fixed space text cross-section)

ouside | inside
|
+-----------------+
x1x x2x |=x3x=|
|5mm| back
|=====|
+-----------------+
|
ouside | inside

It will be unfortunately held in there by the unrestrained contacts x1x
and x2x, so trying to glue it to the 'the rump of the plug' or to a
similar thickish object is best to avoid x1x and x2x knocking it off.

Failing that, you might be able to use a heated needle poking though the
plastic from the back.

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Adrian C