IEC320 C14 Switch Removal Tool

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I've used several IEC320 C14 socket/fuse/switch assemblies in my projects, and one thing I've discovered is that you should not snap the switch into place until you're ready. It's extremely hard to remove. After struggling for far too long with the removal task, I created this tool to help me pop these toggle switches out almost as easily as they snap in. The photos show how to use it: push the tool in from the back so that the legs disengage the locking clips, then, if necessary, push the switch out with the little pusher tool. There are a few different switches and their locking devices that fit these assemblies - this tool works well on two of the switch types. With another, the fit is somewhat tight, but it still functions.