Modern smartphones of the Xiaomi brand, whether it is budget models of the Redmi series or the flagship Mi, are equipped with slots for the smartphone. SIM-The need to remove the card can occur at the most inopportune time: when changing the operator, transferring contacts or changing the device. Users often face a situation where the standard paper clip is lost and access to the network is immediately needed.
Unlike older phones with removable covers, modern gadgets use sealed trays opened by a special tool. Incorrect extraction can damage the mechanism or the chip itself. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to safely extract the card. SIM-Maps from Xiaomi devices, including emergency methods for jammed trays.
Before you start physically impacting the case, it’s important to understand the type of slot installed. Depending on the model, it can be a combined SIM + microSD slot or a separate compartment for two cards. Understanding the design of your particular Xiaomi device will help avoid awkward situations and mechanical damage.
Preparation of the workplace and tools
The first step in the extraction process SIM-The map is the right organization of the workspace. You need a smooth, well-lit surface, preferably with a soft coating, to avoid scratching the screen or body in case of an accidental fall.
Each Xiaomi phone comes with a special metal key clip. If the original tool is lost, it can be replaced with a regular paper clip straightening one of the ends, or a thin needle. The main requirement for the tool is stiffness and a thin profile so that it can enter the micro hole and transfer sufficient force to the ejection mechanism.
⚠️ Warning: Never use sharp objects such as knife blades or wide-eyed sewing needles unless absolutely necessary.The blade can slip and damage the screen, and a too thick needle can get stuck in the mechanism, lock the tray permanently.
If you use a third-party tool, make sure that its end is barred.The smooth surface of the metal ensures that you do not scratch the frame around the hole.For owners of moisture-protected models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or Xiaomi 11), it is especially important to act carefully so as not to disturb the seals tightness.
☑️ Readiness for extraction SIM-map
Standard extraction algorithm SIM-map
The process of extracting the card on most Xiaomi smartphones is unified and takes a few seconds. First, find a narrow hole on the end of the device next to the tray. On models with a retractable camera or moisture protection, the hole can be located on the lower or upper end.
Insert the prepared tool perpendicular to the plane of the body into the hole. You should feel a light stop — it's a spring mechanism. Sharply but controlled press on the tool. The tray should pop out a few millimeters, then you can gently tuck it with your nail and remove it completely.
After removing the tray, notice its shape. In combined slots, one side is designed to be used for the purpose of SIM-The card, and the other one is for the microSD card, which is impossible to confuse because of the unique shape of the cutouts, but it is important not to put too much effort into installing back.
- 📱 Find a rounded hole next to the tray on the frame of the case.
- 📎 Insert the tool (clip) strictly perpendicular to the characteristic click.
- 🔓 Wait until the tray is pushed out and remove it with your fingers.
- 💾 Extract. SIM-card, holding the tray with a finger so that it does not fly away.
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Before inserting the tray back, wipe the contacts. SIM-So, contact oxidation is a common cause of network problems.
When you return the tray to the case, make sure it is oriented correctly. The bevelled corner of the card should match the beveled angle in the tray. If the tray does not enter easily, do not press the tray, turn it over and try again. The entry mechanism has protection against improper installation.
What to do if the tray is stuck or not taken out
The situation where the tray SIM-The cards in the Xiaomi phone get stuck, are infrequent, but cause serious inconvenience, most often due to dust, deformation of the tray or the use of a tool too thick earlier.
First, try to sway the tool slightly in the hole, changing the angle of inclination by several degrees. Sometimes the mechanism jams at the extreme position, and a small lateral force helps to release the spring. You can also try to gently tuck the edge of the tray with a thin blade (for example, from a stationery knife), but you need to act extremely carefully so as not to damage the frame.
⚠️ Warning: If the tray fails, do not use pliers or other rough pulling tools.You risk ripping the tray out along with the internal mechanism, which will require expensive repairs at the service center.
There is a method that uses superglue, but it is a extreme measure and requires jewellery precision: a drop of glue is applied to the end of a thin stick, pressed against the tray, waited for drying and pulled. However, for Xiaomi devices with metal frames, this method is risky because of the possible spreading of the glue.