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A retro problem (fedia.io)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 38 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This happens because the connector is at an angle. Since it's at an angle, the screw presses against the side and jams itself in place. All you have to do is tilt the connector the other direction and the tight screw loosens right up. Easy peasy.

[โ€“] [email protected] 56 points 8 months ago

This would have been really good for me to know about 20 years ago.