How To Remove Broken Key From Lock?

Apply a small amount of lubricant to the lock

Leave the key fragment in a straight position if possible

Use needle-nose pliers to grip any exposed part of the broken key

Use tweezers if the fragment is slightly visible

Insert a broken key extractor tool beside the fragment and pull it out

Use a thin jigsaw blade or hacksaw blade with the teeth facing outward to hook the key fragment

Gently wiggle the fragment while pulling it out

Tap the lock lightly to help shift the fragment

Avoid forcing the fragment deeper into the lock

If the fragment is not accessible, remove the lock cylinder if possible

Call a locksmith if the fragment cannot be removed safely

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