How to unplug a network cable that's stuck?
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Mar 15, 2026273129 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I have plugged a network cable into my PC to temporarily adjust some settings on my router. Now I can't unplug it. The cable is physically stuck in the RJ45 port. I've tried squeezing every part of it but it won't come out. Any suggestions for how I might remove it?
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Glad it's sorted. For the future this often works and doesn't need a lot of brute force: If the plastic clip has 'stuck' or lost its springiness so it cannot be squeezed: Gently slide off any cover over the connector PUSH the connector IN a little b…
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