Sometimes removing the connector from its socket isn’t enough; an additional step or two is required to free up the cable. Here we have a Lightning port ribbon cable that is lightly glued into place.

To remove it, carefully slide a spudger or guitar pick underneath the cable, freeing it from the adhesive.

For particularly delicate or stubborn cables, a little heat from a heat gun, hair dryer, or our handy iOpener will help soften the adhesive.