PSU connecter modding

Soldato
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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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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