Smaller Problem With Sounder

[Josh88]

I recently posted a thread 'Sounder Problem' about one of the small gold pins snapping off in the plug in the back of the unit.

Well now having got a replacement sounder the small pin that snapped off is stuck in the hole that it fits into in the transducer cable and i can't properly plug in the sounder and turn it on because of this. So i need a way to get it out, i'm thinking of using a magnet??

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Cheers

Josh

[BFB]

Unfortunately a magnet will not work as the pins will be made of copper.

The only suggestion I can make is a small screwdriver or something similar so that you can grip the pin.

Best of luck.

[Boog's Boat]

Hi Josh,

Try getting a really fine drill bit and if the pins are hollow like most you may be able to get it to bite by twisting it by hand then gently pull it out whilst twisting.

good luck

Nathan

[xtosea]

Is it corroded? Try some tiny pliers, or whats worked for me in the past in similar situations is a pin with blue tack on it? Or chewing gum?

[Josh88]

Is it corroded? Try some tiny pliers, or whats worked for me in the past in similar situations is a pin with blue tack on it? Or chewing gum?

I dont think tiny pliers will work the diameter of the hole is only about 1-2mm, the blue tack might work or maybe even the vacuum.

No Corrosion.

Thanks for replies guys

[pelican]

Take it to a local jeweler / watchmaker. Depends on the plug and the pin stuck in it but they have some very fine barbed tools that will remove it or a fine drill . If you own a dremel you could try if you have a st=eady hand.

On a bigger pin we have used superglue and a pin head but it wasn't easy and we nearly glued it in forever.