We are in the process of renovating our house and I ran CAT6 cable to an area with plans to put a network switch there. I now find that the drywall people did not try and protect the connectors and they are caked in the stuff. Yes. I know I should have covered them… What will dissolve the mud? Anything? I would like to avoid cutting the connectors off and re-doing as they were factory cables.
Drywall mud on ethernet connectors
drywall-mud
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Best Answer
Water is useful to soften drywall mud. Be aware, however, that it may take some time.
You might try a wet rag placed over the connector and then try to remove the bulk of the material with tweezers or a small tool. Be careful not to bend any of the pins inside the connector.