I've tried pushing the cable stub. It's been trimmed pretty much off by my wife after I told her I was going to try to use a punch or small nail to push it out since pushing the cable wasn't working. I don't know how it could be this stuck! I have tried holding it in a vise and pushing with different things, including tapping with a hammer. Before I destroy it with my drill should I get professional help? A guy really hates to ask that!