Why would you FORCE it into anything? Like if it does not fit we just push it harder?!?

Most likely the SIM card is damaged and you will have to have another and there is a possibly damage to the handheld.

Just a few minutes of checking the instructions would have really helped. I have heard of people questioning the way the MicroSD slips into the holder before pushing it down and locking but NO ONE who just shoved it till the broke not only their SIM card but possibly the device.

I am 50 years old and sat down and figured where the SIM card goes and how and where to insert the MicroSD is just a few minutes. I will have to admit that I find the SIM card holder rather strange but it sure is one hell of a lot more easy than my 8700 when it comes to removal.

Sorry you hurt your device. Hope Cingular help you out