18-09-2014, 11:21 PM
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Opening Suitcase help!
Anyone know how to open a combination suitcase lock?My son went to Malta on Tuesday but when he got to the other end he found he couldn't open the lock. The number he chose doesn't work, he's tried putting them back to zero but to no avail. He says he can just about open the zip to get stuff out (must have ripped it!)
I've told him to ask hotel staff but don't think he has.
If he doesn't open it properly he'll be living in the same clothes for 2 weeks
or completely wrecking it and buying a new one to come home with.
19-09-2014, 12:20 AM
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Re: Opening Suitcase help!
i saw a video how to get in a suitcase without breaking it, get a ball point pen , stick the nib end into the middle part of teeth of zip and work it along , this opened it .to close i think it was just a case of pulling the zip tag along like normal ..
19-09-2014, 01:34 AM
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Re: Opening Suitcase help!
I don't know what kind of suitcase it is, but maybe this will help:http://www.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_...mbination_lock
19-09-2014, 04:45 AM
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Re: Opening Suitcase help!
Most of these combination locks are cheap and easy to open. The technique basically involves pushing the lock fairly hard toward the open position whilst rotating the combination one wheel at a time.Because they are not accurately made one wheel will be in contact with the locking mechanism more than the other two. You turn each wheel in turn until you feel the lock give a little (and it will be a very little) the wheel will momentarily be freer then tighten as you get to the next number. Leave that wheel where it is (in the freest position) and repeat for the other wheels.
It might take a few goes but I suspect you will be able to open it that way. These cheap combination locks are not very secure they are more of a deterrent than a security device.
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