Sim Card Tray Won’t Open
A few weeks ago, my SIM card tray wouldn’t open. I was getting frustrated because I needed to get a new SIM card and I couldn’t do it without the tray open. I tried the usual tricks, like pushing and pulling, but nothing worked. I decided to take the phone to a service center, but they told me that it was probably my SIM card and that I needed to take it out and pop it in again. I tried to do that, but I couldn’t get it out. I was really frustrated because I couldn’t do anything.
Remove Stuck SIM Tray Not Open on Samsung Galaxy S6 / S7 / S8 / S9 / S10
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Is your SIM card tray stuck?
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Thank you for your question. I can understand your dilemma and I am happy to help.
The SIM card tray may have become stuck due to a number of reasons. The first possibility is that the SIM card may be jammed in the tray. If this is the case, you may need to use a tool to pry it out. If this does not work, you may need to open up the phone’s housing to get to the SIM card. If all of these measures fail, you may need to replace the SIM card tray.
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easy ways to fix a stuck SIM card tray
- If the tray doesn’t open all the way, try rotating the card manually while firmly pushing down on the tray.
- If that doesn’t work, try using a thin object (like a toothpick or a paper clip) to pry up on one of the sides of the SIM card tray.
- If all else fails, you can try using brute force to open the SIM card tray – try banging it on the counter or hitting it with a metal object.
How to open a SIM card tray when it’s stuck
Sim card tray won’t open
- Check to see if the SIM card tray is properly closed. If it’s not, it may need to be gently pushed in until it clicks into place.
- If the SIM card tray is properly closed, check to see if the SIM card is properly seated. If it isn’t, use a SIM ejector tool to remove the SIM card.
- If the SIM card is properly seated, try gently pushing down on the SIM card tray to see if it will open. If it still won’t open, you may need to remove the SIM card completely and re-seat it.
Why won’t my SIM card tray open?
This could be due to a number of reasons, such as the SIM card tray being jammed or the SIM card itself being defective. In some cases, you may need to remove the SIM card and insert it again into the SIM card tray in order for it to open. Alternatively, you may need to use a SIM card tool to remove the SIM card from the tray.
SIM card tray stuck? Here’s how to fix it
I have a Galaxy S4 and when I try to open the SIM card tray it won’t budge. I’ve tried wiggling it, pushing from the bottom, and even trying to pry it open with a knife but it’s just not working. What can I do to fix it?
Conclusion
If your sim card tray won’t open, there is a good chance that it is just stuck. Try using a cotton swab to clean around the edges of the card slot. If that doesn’t work, try using a fingernail to pry the card out. If that still doesn’t work, you may need to take your phone to a service center to have the tray replaced.