De-pining tips ?

[Sackmycook]

Any tips for depining this socket?
I have tried a tool which goes into the gap either side of the metal bit, but not budging

 

[david173]

have you released the retaining clip?

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Removing purple audio wire from connector block

 

[Sackmycook]

Yep, sorted now. Forgot to remove retaining clip plus a bit more force than I thought but all good

 

[Dellmassive]

Pull the locking tab out first.