How to properly open a slot for SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 10: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 10 owners often face the need to remove the tray for the SIM-It's a simple process, but in practice, many users face difficulties, such as a jammed tray, a lost key, or a fear of damaging the case. This article will help you understand all the nuances - from the standard method with a branded tool to emergency decisions when there is nothing at hand.

The Redmi 10 (the 2021 and 2022 models) is designed with a microSD card tray, which requires careful extraction, and we'll look at the rare cases where the tray doesn't move due to dust or machine strain, and how to avoid the most common errors that cause the connector to break.

Where is the slot for SIM-Maps in Xiaomi Redmi 10

In Xiaomi Redmi 10 slot for the SIM-The card is located on the left side of the case (when you look at the screen with the front side), this is typical placement for most smartphones of the brand, but there are important details:

• 📍 Exact location – between the volume button and the bottom end of the phone.
• 🔍 The hole for extracting the tray has a diameter ~0.8 mm and is on the same level with the body (not recessed!).
• 📱 On some modifications (for example, Redmi 10 Prime) slot can be shifted 2-3 mm closer to the upper edge.

In order not to confuse the slot with a microphone or speaker, pay attention to its visual signs:

• 🔹 Small round hole (turnkey or paper clip).
• 🔹 There is no grille or perforation nearby (unlike a microphone).
• 🔹 When illuminated with a flashlight, a metal tongue tray is visible.

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If you are not sure about the location of the slot, shine a flashlight along the side face - the metal tray will reflect light, and the plastic case will not.

Standard method: use of the corporate key

The safest method is to use the key to extract the key. SIM-The tray that comes with the Xiaomi Redmi 10. If you lose it, don't rush to buy a new one: any thin metal clip or needle will do:

1. Turn off your phone (optional, but recommended for safety).
2. Put the key into the hole to the point - a slight click should be felt.
3. Press with effort. ~1-1.5 kg (no more!) The tray will be pushed out by 2-3 mm.
4. Carefully pull the tray with your fingers until fully removed.

Important nuances:

• ⚠️ Do not use toothpicks or plastic items – they bend and may break inside.
• ⚠️ The angle of insertion of the key shall be strictly perpendicular to the body (90).°).
• 🔧 If the key is not included, check if dust has entered the hole (you can blow with compressed air).

Turn off the phone (optional)|Find a company key or paper clip|Check the cleanliness of the hole|Make sure the perpendicular angle of the insert|Press moderately.

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If the tray is not extended even with the right actions, the problem may be in the fixing mechanism, in which case one of the alternative methods described below will help.

Alternative ways to open a slot without a key

There are many situations where there is no key or paper clip at hand, and fortunately there are several proven ways to remove the tray with improvised means, and the main rule is: do not use objects thicker than 0.8 mm, so as not to damage the mechanism.

Paperclip or stationery button

The most affordable option:

1. Open the paperclip so that you get a straight end of length ~3cm.
2. Put it in the hole and press until you click.
3. If the paperclip is too thin, fold it in half.

2.Earst wand (only wooden!)

Suitable for emergency situations:

1. Break off part of the cotton head to keep the sharp wooden tip.
2. Put it in the hole and press it, and you can spin the stick a little bit if you need it.

3. Blade or knife (extreme case!)

This method is risky, but sometimes saves:

• 🔪 Use a thin blade (such as from a stationery knife).
• 🔪 Insert it sideways, not with a point, so as not to scratch the body.
• ⚠️ Risk: you can damage the slot O-ring, which will lead to dust ingress.

If neither method worked, the tray may have jammed due to mechanical deformation, in which case disassembling the phone (more on this in the next section) will help.

What to do if the tray is jammed or it does not move

If the slot is SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 10 does not respond to the key press, the reasons can be different: from garbage to factory defects.

1.The tray extends halfway and gets stuck

This is the most common problem.

• 🧲 Injection of metal chips or dust into guides.
• 🔧 Deformation of the plastic tongue of the fixator.
• 📱 Incorrect installation SIM-cards (for example, cropped nano-SIM with burrs).

Decision:

1. Try to gently tuck the tray with a nail or plastic card.
2. If it doesn’t help, use a flat screwdriver (thin) to evenly press on both sides of the tray.
3. Don’t pull force – it can break the guides!

2. The tray shall not be fixed after removal

After installation SIM-The card trays don't click and drop out, the problem is the lock:

• 📎 Secure the tray with scotch (only for emergencies!).
• 🔧 If the lock is broken, the entire mechanism (cost) will need to be replaced. ~300-500 rubles in the service center).

3.The hole got trash.

Dust, sand or fibers of fabric can block the mechanism.

1. Use compressed air (a canister for cleaning equipment).
2. If debris is visible, carefully remove it with a needle at an angle of 45.°.
3. Don’t blow with your mouth – saliva can oxidize your contacts!

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If the tray is not put forward despite all the efforts, do not apply excessive force. In 80% of cases, the problem is solved in the service center in 10-15 minutes without losing the warranty (if the phone was not disassembled independently).

Disassembling the phone to remove the jammed tray

If all methods are exhausted and the tray is still not pushed, the last option is a partial disassembly of the Xiaomi Redmi 10. This method requires accuracy and is only suitable for users with experience with the equipment.

The work will require:

• 🔧 Plastic mediator or guitar mediator.
• 🔧 Cross screwdriver PH00.
• 🔧 Screen suction cup (optional).
• 🔧 Thin-ended tweezers.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and remove all cards (if the tray is pushed out even slightly).
2. Heat the back cover with a hair dryer (temperature) ~50–60°C) for 1-2 minutes to soften the glue.
3. Insert the mediator into the gap between the case and the cover (start with the corner next to the power button).
4. Carefully drive the mediator around the perimeter, separating the lid. Don't force - you can damage the plumes!
5. When you remove the lid, you'll see the slot mechanism, and it's usually a plastic locker (white or black) that blocks the tray.
6. Tweezer press the lock and remove the tray.

The assembly is done in reverse order.

⚠️ Warning: Under the back cover of Redmi 10 is a flexible fingerprint scanner plume, and if it's damaged, the touch-ID will stop working and the plume will be replaced. ~1 500 rubles.

⚠️ Warning: When heating with a hair dryer, do not exceed the temperature of 70°C can damage the battery. Use a thermometer or hold your hand 10 cm away from the body (if it's too hot for your hand, so is your phone).

If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to contact a service center. The average cost of removing a jammed tray in Moscow is 500-800 rubles (excluding replacement of parts).

How to insert correctly SIM-Map in Redmi 10: Step-by-step

Even if you manage to remove the tray, improper installation of it can lead to repeated jamming.

1. Check the type SIM-maps: Redmi 10 It only supports nano-SIM (size) 12.3 × 8.8 If you have a micro-SIM or a standard one, it needs to be cut off (better done in the communication room).
2. Map orientation: the bevelled angle should coincide with the angle on the tray. Contacts (the golden part) - down.
3. Installation procedure: First SIM-1 (top slot. SIM-2 or microSD (lower slot).

Fixing the tray

Common errors and their consequences:

After installation SIM-The phone can't see the network, try it:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 📶 Manually select the operator in the settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Choice of network).
• 🔧 Check if the contacts of the tray are not contaminated (you can gently wipe with alcohol).

Care for a slot for SIM-Maps: How to Avoid Problems

To have a slot SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 10 has served a long time, follow the simple recommendations:

• 🧼 Cleaning contacts: once every 3-6 months wipe the contacts of the tray with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (do not use vodka or cologne!).
• 🚫 Moisture protection: avoid water entering the slot. If the phone is wet, remove the tray immediately and dry it for 24 hours in rice or silica gel.
• 🔋 Carefulness when replacing: do not insert / remove the tray more than 1 time a month without need - this wears out the mechanism.
• 📦 Key storage: keep the brand key in the phone case or in a bundle with the keys (so as not to lose the key).

What can't be done:

• ❌ Blow into the slot with your mouth (humidity of air oxidizes contacts).
• ❌ Use needles thicker than 0.8 mm (risk of deformation of the retainer).
• ❌ Keep your phone without a tray (dust and debris will get into the mechanism).

If you change often SIM-maps (for example, on trips), consider the option with electronic SIM (Xiaomi Redmi 10 does not support eSIM, but this feature can be added using a special adapter (cost) ~However, please note that this will require unlocking the bootloader and firmware custom software, which deprives of warranty.

Frequent questions about the slot for SIM-Maps in Xiaomi Redmi 10