Sensor bar port broken off... suggestions?

Unfortunately our Wii sensor cord was broken off and the port has some plastic from the cord stuck in it.

Any suggestions for how to remove this without damaging the port itself?

I've tried tweezers and needle nosed pliers but the plastic is too brittle.

Unfortunately our Wii sensor cord was broken off and the port has some plastic from the cord stuck in it.

Any suggestions for how to remove this without damaging the port itself?

I've tried tweezers and needle nosed pliers but the plastic is too brittle.