PSU connecter modding

Dist · 4 Sep 2006 at 22:58

does any1 know a guide on how to remove all the psu connecters without the correct tools? ive tried searching online and finding a place that sells the tools for both molex connecters and motherboard power connecter is near impossible, ive only found 1 place and thats out of stock, which is why im trying to do it without the correct tools.

Also, is it even possible to remove all the connecters? i know there is a tool for the molex and ATX connecter, but ive never seen a tool for anything else, the floopy one is done without a tool quite simply, but im not sure about the other connecters (some of them i have no idea what they are called, or are even used for).

reason i need to remove the connecters is to use a cable sleeving kit i got. ive tried stretching it over the connecters but i have to use the larger size sleeving, which is saggy once its on, which is why if i can remove the connecters i can use the smaller size stuff to give it a nice clean, and neat look.

Mark A · 4 Sep 2006 at 23:14

What you need is some tubing that is the exact (or near enough) diameter that it just slides over the pin. Your best bet would be a telescopic radio antenna. If all else fails you can get away with using a pin and just pressing the fins in to release the pins. This can be very fiddly at the best of times and will take a lot longer though. Have you tried ebay?, they were selling them for 99p a while ago.

HTH

Dist · 4 Sep 2006 at 23:53

well i dont realy trust ebay, and even if i did, i couldnt find any tools for removing the ATX pins, as they are the hardest ones as they are square. and ive still no idea if any of the other connecters like sata power etc.. is removeable.

Day03 · 4 Sep 2006 at 23:58

I just use a long pin to press the fins on the pin inwards and that releases them. Make sure you bend them back outwards when you want to put the connector back on.
I think it's impossible to take SATA connectors off, you just need to cut the wires and then resolder.

Munromax · 6 Sep 2006 at 15:19

Really need to make sure all pins are fully home and secure when you finish or high probability for intermittent probs.

Dist · 6 Sep 2006 at 15:40

thanks for every1s help, i think i should be able to remove most, or all of the connecters that are needed.

But i do have 1 more question, what precautions should i take when opening the metal case of my PSU? i understand that even when unpluged it can still hold a charge (not sure how letheal the charge is), so is there any way to safely discharge any remaining power in it without damaging the psu, or ways to avoid it holding a charge after it is turned off? Also, when i work with the PSU, should i have it plugged in, but turned off at the wall socket, so that is has a ground incase of any static discharge?

Day03 · 6 Sep 2006 at 19:41

To get rid of any residual current in the PSU unplug it first from the wall and then press the on/off switch in the PC. That will draw out any remaining electricity, then you can take out the PSU from the PC.