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PropClip pin stuck...

MacTuxLinMacTuxLin Posts: 821
edited 2013-01-06 19:21 in General Discussion
Got these a while back but started to use this only recently. After a few uses, 1 pin got stuck. I don't want to use a pincer or a sharp object to push it out as I might damage the side thin wall around the pin. Anyone encounters this & what's the best option? Lubricant? Wait?

PropClip Stucked Pin.jpg
PropClip Stucked Pin.jpg
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Comments

  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-01-06 18:53
    A drop or 2 of silicon lubricant might do the trick.
  • MacTuxLinMacTuxLin Posts: 821
    edited 2013-01-06 19:05
    Thanks. I thought so but if it is still stuck, was thinking of using a hot-air gun to slightly increase the temperature of the side wall & hopefully it will expand enough to let the pin spring back up again. Seems these pins needs lubricant once a while.
  • Duane C. JohnsonDuane C. Johnson Posts: 955
    edited 2013-01-06 19:15
    I'm not so sure lubricant is the answer.
    I think a bit of contamination or solder flux may have gotten in there.
    I would try some 92% isopropyl rubbing alcohol might work. Or something stronger like acetone.

    Duane J
  • MacTuxLinMacTuxLin Posts: 821
    edited 2013-01-06 19:21
    Its up now! (phew) After some further light-press on the pin.

    Thanks Duane. I have something similar. I'll spray to clean these pin once a while after some use & add a little lubricant as well.
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