<p>A 1x1x5 brick has enough leverage to remove most jumper plates. Apply pressure to the top of the brick and pull or push away from the length of the jumper plate.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/JHbPP.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>

<p>Even a 1x1 brick works in certain cramped places, although It doesn't provide as much leverage.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T17:19:30.827Z
If I had a big enough lever I could move the world.  Clever!
geoffc
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T14:53:47.500Z
2011-11-01T16:24:17.167Z
2011-11-01T16:24:17.167Z
Ambo100
<p>I'll try to show how I'd do this using a <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2445" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2×12 plate</a> (or something similar). Imagine you're looking at it from the side:</p>
<pre><code>      n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_ --&gt; Pull     | narrow, long plate
     _n_                                    | jumper plate
_n_n_n_n_n_n_                               | baseplate
</code></pre>
<p><code>n</code> = stud</p>
<p>Just attach a plate or brick to the top of the jumper and push it to the side so it will tip over.</p>
<p><em>PS: I hope the ASCII-art makes clear what I tried to explain - I don't have a LEGO-designer here at work</em></p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T15:25:26.570Z
I like this idea, considering how common this brick is. I'd have to try it for myself thought to see how well it works, especialy in tight spaces.
Ambo100
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T15:31:34.440Z
for me this works better because you only need a bit pressure and can pull very easy. when using a pillar like you suggested, you'll have to push relatively hard to avoid to slip of.
oezi
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T15:38:08.503Z
You don't have to push hard but it helps.
Ambo100
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T19:53:08.207Z
That ascii-art is surprisingly simple and efficient. As for the answer, sometimes adding a brick opposite the your 2x12 plate helps too, as that brick will stay in place and you can lift the 2x12 plate as well as pulling it, producing a lever effect too.
Joubarc
CC BY-SA 4.0
2011-11-01T15:13:28.473Z
2021-09-12T09:50:34.027Z
2021-09-12T09:50:34.027Z
oezi
<p>Use the new Jumper Tile 2.0 instead! Easier to remove! Comes in many<sup>1</sup> colors<sup>2</sup>! Advanced features<sup>3</sup>! Comes in many colours<sup>4</sup>! Lighter than the old, clumsy version!</p>

<p>Don't wait, contact your closest LEGO reseller to upgrade your collection of obsolete jumpers to new, shiny ones!</p>

<p><sup>1. Three.</sup><br>
<sup>2. U.S. version only.</sup><br>
<sup>3. The same as Jumper 1.0, plus Easier removal</sup><br>
<sup>4. U.K. version only.</sup></p>

<hr>

<p>Seriously though, LEGO just added a groove on jumpers, see the difference:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3794b" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/FkAKE.jpg" alt="3794b — Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)"></a></p>

<p>Which admittedly doesn't help you right now, but at least you can take comfort in knowing LEGO adressed the issue somehow.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T19:51:02.470Z
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this change.
LegoSonicBoy
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T20:01:21.630Z
Interesting, but doesn't answer my question.
Ambo100
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T08:56:51.217Z
@Ambo100 I didn't think it would, honestly. If I had wanted to answer seriously, it would just have been a slightly different take on oezi's answer, which I think is the easiest.
Joubarc
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T18:44:36.140Z
2011-11-01T18:44:36.140Z
Joubarc
<p>Use the <a href="http://thebrickblogger.com/2011/09/lego-brick-separator-new-version/" rel="noreferrer">new brick separator</a>:</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/4WdRU.jpg" alt="Brick separator"></p>

<p>...when it becomes available.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T19:09:46.617Z
You beat me to it :-)
Joubarc
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T20:48:17.683Z
It looks like it performs just as well as the old brick separator would with jumper plates. Until it's released and we know for sure that it works it's not viable for now.
Ambo100
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T21:49:22.637Z
@Ambo100: There have are already been a few on Bricklink, and they have been specifically designed with this task in mind. ut you're right, of course: we won't know for sure until someone publishes their experiences. Let's hope they're good, and that this tool lives up to its promise.
Kramii
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-12-06T08:17:40.147Z
It's now [available for sale](http://shop.lego.com/en-DK/Brick-Separator-630?_requestid=16994600) on the online shop.
Joubarc
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T18:59:33.660Z
2011-11-02T18:59:33.660Z
Kramii
<p>Place a regular 1x2 plate on top of it (the hollow stud of the jumper plate fits around the post in the bottom of the 1x2), and apply lateral force to the combination. They should come off together. Then rotate the two to separate them from each other.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T20:31:34.263Z
2011-11-02T20:31:34.263Z
Bill Ward
<p>There are a few parts that can be used in place of a brick separator
<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/3OlKQ.jpg" alt="brick separator alternative"></p>

<p>This won't help with jumper plates in the middle of baseplates, but can be useful in other situations.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/retracile/5377762249/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Original here</a>.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T05:05:52.563Z
Somehow, I'm not sure that helps with tiles on a baseplate. See also my comment on your [other similar answer](http://bricks.stackexchange.com/q/474)
Joubarc
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T11:58:00.137Z
Sure, in the middle of a baseplate this wouldn't help.  But there is nothing in the question about baseplates.
retracile
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T02:32:10.653Z
2011-11-03T00:19:54.243Z
2011-11-03T00:19:54.243Z
retracile
<p>How can I easily remove a <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3794" rel="nofollow noreferrer">jumper plate</a>?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/dAwDh.jpg" alt="A Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud &quot;Jumper&quot; piece."></p>

<p>I find it very difficult to remove this kind of brick with a brick separator.</p>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-01T22:40:19.700Z
There's actually a new Brick Separator coming that has an offset anti-stud that can be used for jumper plates.  Check out this Brothers-Brick article: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/05/new-brick-separator-adds-technic-axle-pusher-tile-removing-wedge/
Nathan
CC BY-SA 3.0
2011-11-02T08:19:24.150Z
@Grandpappy: That looks beautiful.
LegoSonicBoy
CC BY-SA 3.0
2012-08-18T20:31:08.480Z
@Grandpappy They seem to be including the new brick separator in a few sets now - especially larger ones.
Zhaph - Ben Duguid
<tools><disassembly>
How can I easily remove a jumper plate without a brick separator?
Ambo100
# How can I easily remove a jumper plate without a brick separator?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-11-01)

How can I easily remove a [jumper plate](http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3794)?

![A Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud ](https://i.sstatic.net/dAwDh.jpg)

I find it very difficult to remove this kind of brick with a brick separator.

**Tags:** tools, disassembly

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: There's actually a new Brick Separator coming that has an offset anti-stud that can be used for jumper plates.  Check out this Brothers-Brick article: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/10/05/new-brick-separator-adds-technic-axle-pusher-tile-removing-wedge/  
> **username_2**: @Grandpappy: That looks beautiful.  
> **username_3**: @Grandpappy They seem to be including the new brick separator in a few sets now - especially larger ones.  

---

## 6 answers

### Answer by username_0 on 2011-11-01. Score: 28 | Accepted answer

A 1x1x5 brick has enough leverage to remove most jumper plates. Apply pressure to the top of the brick and pull or push away from the length of the jumper plate.

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/JHbPP.png)

Even a 1x1 brick works in certain cramped places, although It doesn't provide as much leverage.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: If I had a big enough lever I could move the world.  Clever!  

---

### Answer by username_5 on 2011-11-01. Score: 14

I'll try to show how I'd do this using a 2×12 plate (or something similar). Imagine you're looking at it from the side:
      n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_n_ --> Pull     | narrow, long plate
     _n_                                    | jumper plate
_n_n_n_n_n_n_                               | baseplate

n = stud
Just attach a plate or brick to the top of the jumper and push it to the side so it will tip over.
PS: I hope the ASCII-art makes clear what I tried to explain - I don't have a LEGO-designer here at work

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I like this idea, considering how common this brick is. I'd have to try it for myself thought to see how well it works, especialy in tight spaces.  
> **username_5**: for me this works better because you only need a bit pressure and can pull very easy. when using a pillar like you suggested, you'll have to push relatively hard to avoid to slip of.  
> **username_0**: You don't have to push hard but it helps.  
> **username_6**: That ascii-art is surprisingly simple and efficient. As for the answer, sometimes adding a brick opposite the your 2x12 plate helps too, as that brick will stay in place and you can lift the 2x12 plate as well as pulling it, producing a lever effect too.  

---

### Answer by username_6 on 2011-11-01. Score: 7

Use the new Jumper Tile 2.0 instead! Easier to remove! Comes in many1 colors2! Advanced features3! Comes in many colours4! Lighter than the old, clumsy version!

Don't wait, contact your closest LEGO reseller to upgrade your collection of obsolete jumpers to new, shiny ones!

1. Three.  
2. U.S. version only.  
3. The same as Jumper 1.0, plus Easier removal  
4. U.K. version only.

---

Seriously though, LEGO just added a groove on jumpers, see the difference:

[![3794b — Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)](https://i.sstatic.net/FkAKE.jpg)](http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3794b)

Which admittedly doesn't help you right now, but at least you can take comfort in knowing LEGO adressed the issue somehow.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this change.  
> **username_0**: Interesting, but doesn't answer my question.  
> **username_6**: @username_0 I didn't think it would, honestly. If I had wanted to answer seriously, it would just have been a slightly different take on username_5's answer, which I think is the easiest.  

---

### Answer by username_7 on 2011-11-02. Score: 6

Use the [new brick separator](http://thebrickblogger.com/2011/09/lego-brick-separator-new-version/):

![Brick separator](https://i.sstatic.net/4WdRU.jpg)

...when it becomes available.

> **Comments:**
> **username_6**: You beat me to it :-)  
> **username_0**: It looks like it performs just as well as the old brick separator would with jumper plates. Until it's released and we know for sure that it works it's not viable for now.  
> **username_7**: @username_0: There have are already been a few on Bricklink, and they have been specifically designed with this task in mind. ut you're right, of course: we won't know for sure until someone publishes their experiences. Let's hope they're good, and that this tool lives up to its promise.  
> **username_6**: It's now [available for sale](http://shop.lego.com/en-DK/Brick-Separator-630?_requestid=16994600) on the online shop.  

---

### Answer by username_8 on 2011-11-02. Score: 2

Place a regular 1x2 plate on top of it (the hollow stud of the jumper plate fits around the post in the bottom of the 1x2), and apply lateral force to the combination. They should come off together. Then rotate the two to separate them from each other.


---

### Answer by username_9 on 2011-11-02. Score: 1

There are a few parts that can be used in place of a brick separator
![brick separator alternative](https://i.sstatic.net/3OlKQ.jpg)

This won't help with jumper plates in the middle of baseplates, but can be useful in other situations.

[Original here](http://www.flickr.com/photos/username_9/5377762249/).

> **Comments:**
> **username_6**: Somehow, I'm not sure that helps with tiles on a baseplate. See also my comment on your [other similar answer](http://bricks.stackexchange.com/q/474)  
> **username_9**: Sure, in the middle of a baseplate this wouldn't help.  But there is nothing in the question about baseplates.  

---

