Hi all,

Pics below

I need to get the wire out of a push fit holder to thread the cable out of base (can't go the other way as there's a switch which can't be removed)

Worse case I'll cut the cable but would be good if I can re-use the sockets as I need several.
Cable is stranded so can't just pull

Thought I read somewhere that there's sometimes a hole I can push a nail into to help release the wire???
Any pointers please?

Thanks
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Ah ha!! Just worked it out...
For anyone else who wants to know, the holes in the middle (look like screw heads in photo but aren't) are springs which released when I pushed gently in with a blunt nail.

Job done
Thanks if you came here to help out!
 
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How to remove stranded cable from pushfit lampholder

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Yep, this type of push in connector almost alway has some kind of well obscured release mechanism built into it, the trick is figuring it out.
 

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