How to disconnect a wire that is held in place by a metal clip
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How to disconnect a wire that is held in place by a metal clip
I have a microwave control panel that I am trying to remove. The ground wire is attached to the panel by what looks like a clip (see attached) but when I try and pull the clip to remove the wire it doesn't budge.
Is there a special tool to disconnect such clips or is it a case that I have to prise open the metal clips in order to disconnect the wire. I don't want to cut the wire as I will be reattaching the control panel later.
Is there a special tool to disconnect such clips or is it a case that I have to prise open the metal clips in order to disconnect the wire. I don't want to cut the wire as I will be reattaching the control panel later.
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Normally those just slide off, but can be very tight. I have seen a few that have teeth that dig in as you try to remove. I'd carefully pry the clips open a bit with a small screwdriver. You can always crimp them back down slightly.
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You might be able to leverage it off using the end of a screwdriver under where the clip is nearly touching the panel, and perhaps use some nails or other small miscellaneous objects as a fulcrum next to the clip as you work it off little by little.
I would not feel comfortable putting a pliers to it and yanking since the clip might give way suddenly and your hand might strike something nearby such as the sharp metal edge of the cabinet.
I would not feel comfortable putting a pliers to it and yanking since the clip might give way suddenly and your hand might strike something nearby such as the sharp metal edge of the cabinet.