r/howto • • 4d ago

[Solved] How to remove data and network plugs

Looking for advice on how to remove both of these plugs from the cover plate

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u/supert101a 4d ago

And next month he will be asking how to put network in the room, as WiFi is to slow.

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u/mattogeewha 4d ago

Yea def leave the drops, just blank off the keystones in the box

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u/ImTheMommaG 4d ago

Use something flat (knife, screwdriver) and press this towards the rest of the connector. Should pop right out. Once the blue one is out it will expose the white one to so the same.

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u/FullPrinciple5170 3d ago

Just remove the keystones from the plate, tuck them back into the box, and then put a blank plate over. You’re done.

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u/Citricicy 4d ago

See the "top" part of each slot? Get a flathead screwdriver in, rotate a little bit, then pull it from the back (the side not facing you)

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u/steakummz 4d ago

If u have cat 6 use that shit. Especially if u game

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u/Stewart1999 4d ago

Looks like the raised top flat piece can be squeezed down to the main connection and “should” be able to be pulled out. Needle nose pliers would be best to use

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u/TexasBaconMan 4d ago

There is a tab on the top. Pry from the bottom or squeeze the top and they should pop out.