I put a flat bladed screwdriver between the link pins at 90 degrees off the face of the side plate, and then rotate the screwdriver so that the link is opened vertically without twisting it. Then you can just slide it off with your thumb.
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I put a flat bladed screwdriver between the link pins at 90 degrees off the face of the side plate, and then rotate the screwdriver so that the link is opened vertically without twisting it. Then you can just slide it off with your thumb.