issues removing old PSU

Verk · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:17

I'm looking to replace my old rather cheap and nasty coolermaster 500w with a new Antec High Current Gamer 620w Modular one.

However I'm having issues unplugging the 4+4 cpu connector on the psu from the motherboard. It's in rather firmly and doesn't seem to want to budge.

Any ideas on how to get it out would be welcome

mushtafa · 6 Jun 2015 at 13:21

Hold the cables in your palm, and the connector with your thumb and finger. Pull/gently wiggle them at the same time.

mushtafa · 6 Jun 2015 at 13:22

Assuming the board is still fitted in the case, push down on the board next to the connector. You don't want to break anything

pastymuncher · 6 Jun 2015 at 13:23

It's probably the little tag that locks the connector into the socket. I have had to use a screwdriver to lever that little tab out before.

Verk · 6 Jun 2015 at 17:41

By tag do you mean the little lever you press in before lifting the connector out

Flubble · 6 Jun 2015 at 18:04

i've cut my fingers many times getting these stubborn things out lol, a lot of wiggling and pulling always works for me

deano-5 · 6 Jun 2015 at 19:45

Verk said:
By tag do you mean the little lever you press in before lifting the connector out

yes

new boy · 6 Jun 2015 at 19:47

mole grips as a last resort.

EdgeDs · 6 Jun 2015 at 20:15

I would imagine its that little locking tab that's causing the issues as said slipping a small screw driver under it should help then gently wiggle the connecting block from side too side while pulling upwards this should release the cable

RJC · 6 Jun 2015 at 20:16

They can be a pain getting out, especially with a large heatsinks in the way, few option above to remove the affending cable.

theMilitant · 7 Jun 2015 at 14:46

A lot of wiggling whilst holding the lever open is probably what's necessary. It's not uncommon for these connectors to require a little force to be pulled out.

darael · 7 Jun 2015 at 18:40

This might sound strange, but try pushing the connector down on the motherboard then releasing the catch.

Purgatory · 7 Jun 2015 at 19:29

darael said:
This might sound strange, but try pushing the connector down on the motherboard then releasing the catch.

That's what I would do, that way the latch will release easier and then gently pull up with a little wiggle.

Skynet5 · 7 Jun 2015 at 19:38

Press clip while pushing down.
Hold cable in palm.
Rock ever so gently.
Can you visibily see the clip raise past the barb?