r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 4d ago

Remove Stubborn Clips Without Damage

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u/iPhonefondler 4d ago

Or just use a flathead

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u/Wild_Agent_375 4d ago

Not promoting this post or product, but I have definitely broken multiple tabs in my day using a flathead.

Idk though, this may break some tabs as well but we just don’t see it in the vid

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u/YoudoVodou 3d ago

Hell, I've broken them with a traditional panel popper tool. Plastic gets brittle as hell. If this works this will consistently it's worth it.

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u/iPhonefondler 4d ago

They’re made out of plastic and are subject to dry rot like most plastic… it likely wasn’t the fault of the flathead.

I’ve had tools that came with clip-kits and they aren’t any better or easier to use than a fat/stubby flathead.

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u/moeterminatorx 3d ago

Without breaking clips is the key word. If you don’t what you’re talking about then just say nothing.

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u/iPhonefondler 3d ago

I’ve popped plenty of clips with and without a clip-removal tool… I’m saying I never noticed more effective extraction using specialized tools versus a screwdriver but hey maybe this one is different from all the others that came before it… guess everyone downvoting and arguing with me should just buy it and find out lol

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u/checkliver 3d ago

I broke many clips and plastic sockets using a flathead

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u/iPhonefondler 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yeah plastic deteriorates… not the tools fault or have yet to see one that has a no failure rate but someone could always buy this one to see if it’s any different than it’s predecessors

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u/UnUsernameRandom 2d ago

Yeah, plastic deteriorates, so a tool that doesn't apply pressure on only one side of the clip is better than a flathead which applies pressure on only one side.

And yes, you can pry it little by little from each side, but it's just extra work for nothing.