Help This Man Conquer the Ultimate Challenge: A Stuck LAN Cable!

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Occasionally, an IT problem may arise that leaves you utterly bewildered. A user encountered such a situation when a LAN cable refused to move despite his best efforts. Initially, he thought it was a straightforward issue, but finding no simple solution, he had to think outside the box. As the predicament deepened, he resorted to increasingly unusual tactics. What began as a minor inconvenience turned into quite an ordeal. Here’s a rundown of this peculiar incident and how it unfolded.

Desperate Measures, Disastrous Results

As a gamer, I found myself in an unusual predicament. I was hunkered down in a library, grinding away at my work, when I realized the Wi-Fi wasn’t cutting it for me. In a flash of genius (my last brilliant idea for the day), I decided to connect a LAN cable from one of the library PCs to my laptop for a stronger connection. However, as fate would have it, the library closed before I could unplug that very same cable. In hindsight, it was probably the most idiotic move I’ve ever made: I ended up snipping the LAN cable.

I need help removing this 10 year old ethernet cable out of my port.
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Because he trimmed the cable as near to the connector as he could, there was no length remaining to grasp onto for removing it. The predicament was so peculiar that he couldn’t locate a comparable issue with a resolution online, and for those who aren’t living in isolation like Patrick, we understand you can find virtually any information on the internet.

The Fix

Moving forward, a handful of Reddit users, excluding those mocking him, begin proposing solutions. The most frequently recommended solution involves using an electric screwdriver to drill into the exposed area, creating purchase for subsequent removal of the cable, thereby potentially earning him the title of IT King. A less appealing option suggested was a USB stick-like LAN adapter, which may provide a weaker connection compared to the traditional LAN cable.

Due to the fact that the LAN port on your laptop is most likely permanently attached, it’s highly unlikely that you can easily remove the LAN connector by simply opening the device. Moreover, remember that someone has severed the library’s Ethernet cable. Now, let me tell you an unusual story: I mistakenly printed ten copies instead of one at the library, which was about to close. Here’s a surprising solution I came up with using a brick.

How might you assist this individual with his issues to prevent him from exclaiming, “My LAN port is jammed, I implore you!” In simpler terms, what can be done to aid him without causing such a distress?

As for the joke, it’s a playful reference to an older time when people had to physically interact or write letters to communicate, as opposed to today’s digital age where we can easily troubleshoot network issues online. Before the printing press, life was slower, more labor-intensive, and relied heavily on handwritten communication. Sharing of knowledge and ideas spread at a much slower pace compared to our current digital era.

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2025-02-26 21:39