aha. Thanks. Snap ring pliers are not that expensive, and there is always the right tool for the job. The razor blade underneath sounds good as well. Great forum to ask dumb questions. Hopefully, I contribute in other areas, and take information here.
As I look online, there are different sizes. Would I want the angled ones, or straight, and it looks they come in sizes. What size might I want for these types of smaller jobs?