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I tried to do some SIM butchery for my iPad

3DataModem · 2010-06-23 20:38:17

Just in case it helps. I got a UK O2 micro-sim to use as a templete for chopping my own Manx Telecom SIM. Got out a sewing needle and scored around the edge... Used a curved carving knife and pressed down hard on the scores to cut off the extra bits. Used a nail file to smooth edges. I found it easier to take a teeny…

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23-06-2010 9:38pm

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3DataModem

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Just in case it helps.

I got a UK O2 micro-sim to use as a templete for chopping my own Manx Telecom SIM.

Got out a sewing needle and scored around the edge... Used a curved carving knife and pressed down hard on the scores to cut off the extra bits.

Used a nail file to smooth edges. I found it easier to take a teeny corner of each to make it sit in tray easier.

Perfecto! Worked like a charm.

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#2 24-06-2010 2:03pm
Fat_Fingers

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Never did I imagine that gadgets repair tools would include carving knife, sewing needle and nail file! lol
Well done!

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