How To Get A Snapped Key Out A Lock?

Use needle-nose pliers to grip any exposed end of the broken key and pull it straight out

Apply a small amount of lubricant to the keyway

Use a broken key extractor tool to hook and slide the key fragment out

Insert a thin jigsaw blade or hacksaw blade with the teeth facing outward to catch the key fragment

Gently wiggle the tool while pulling the fragment toward the opening

If the fragment is flush or deep inside, tap the lock lightly while trying to extract it

If the key will not move, remove the lock cylinder if possible and work from the back

If extraction fails, call a locksmith

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