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Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert / remove a SIM card for your iPhone SE (3rd Gen) to avoid potential service issues.
  • Don't attempt to insert or remove the SIM card while your Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) is powered on. Doing so may harm the SIM card and / or the device.
  • If you're using an eSIM, there is no physical SIM card to insert or remove.
  1. Ensure the device is powered off.
  2. From the right edge of the device, remove the SIM card tray.
    Utilize the SIM eject tool (or paperclip) to unlock the tray by inserting it into the slot.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Insert SIM card
      Ensure the gold contacts are facing away from the screen and the notch is located in the upper-right.
      Insert SIM card animation
    • Remove SIM card
      Once the tray is removed, lift the SIM card from the tray.
      Remove SIM card animation
  4. Insert the SIM card tray.
    Press in on the tray to lock it into place.