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One Quick Question: How Do I Remove an IO? – Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains how to remove an IO for the first time.
- Remember, the IO is not a screw, it is a needle.
- Removal is like a screwdriver.
- Make sure to pull straight back.
- IOs don’t come out easily, so it will take some pressure.
- Never rock the IO back and forth.
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