iPhone and iPad: How to remove the SIM card

Summary

This article shows how to remove the SIM card from your iPhone or iPad.

Products Affected

iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models), iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM), iPhone

To remove the SIM card from your iPhone or iPad, locate your model below and follow the diagram:

iPhone 5 Removing the nano SIM on iPhone 5
iPhone 4 (GSM model)
iPhone 4S
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
Original iPhone
iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

 
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM model)
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Note: Insert the SIM-eject tool that came with your iPad at a 45° angle.
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
Note: After removing the SIM card, push the SIM tray back in to your device before sending it in for service. Insert the tray in the same orientation that you removed it; it will only fit one way.

 

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