Push button sink drain stuck closed

[adulting]

I have a push button bathroom sink drain that is stuck down. (way down, about 1/4" below the outer ring) I can not get it to release, and can not get it to unscrew while depressed. The drain and sink are only about 4 months old. Is there a way to fix this? Or do I need to replace the whole drain assembly?

 

[Terry]

You might put a bowl under the p-trap to drain it. Then perhaps something thin from the bottom and see if you can move it upward.

 

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[adulting]

There is currently no water in the sink.
Are you saying to open at the P-trap and push from beneath? Is there access to the stem from beneath? (Sorry, I'm DIY...trying to avoid having a plumber come over, with all this virus stuff going on.)

 

[Terry]

Maybe no water in the sink, but there will be water in the p-trap. It's designed to always have water which acts as a seal against sewer gas from entering your home.
You want a place to catch that water when the p-trap is removed.
You may be able to push from below with something thin like a long screwdriver.

 

[adulting]

oh, yes. Got it. Thank you so much!!!