Removing 24pin connector?

[teknokid]

Has anyone got a decent method for doing this?

For the life of me I cant get the flippin pins out!

I've tried with the proper tools - I managed about 3 pins before the flippin tool broke.

I then tried staples and couldnt even get one out

So please, can anyone help me out here? Im getting pretty annoyed with it tbh - just spent 3 hours doing my molex chain and want the 24pin to match.

 

[Marvin]

Wouldn't happen to be a Corsair PSU? I seem to remember reading that some people have issues removing the pins for some reason. If the staple and proper tool methods aren't doing it for you, you've only really got three options:
1. Cut the connector off and solder new lengths of wire on, braid them, then put a new connector on (depends on how you are with a soldering iron/patience)
2. Get some pre-braided cables.
3. 2, but then cut and solder to the stock cables.

 

[PhillyDee]

I really would advise against number 1! They are a PITA to crimp new connections on, and the chances of doing all 24 correct to the right lengths are really slim!

 

[joxang]

Familarise yourself with how the pin is structured, and the two 'prongs' which hold the pins in place. Don't bother with staples or paperclips - in my experience they only work on certain psus.

Two of the best ATX tools I've used are the ones you get from the non-UK based braid company, and the frozen cpu branded atx tool. It's not a problem removing pins, but technique is extremely important.

1) You must hold the tool completely parallel to the pin.
2) Insert the ATX tool into the right position, making sure it's still parallel.
3) With the ATX tool in place, pull on the cable really hard, then push it all the way in again. As you push it all the way in, also push the ATX tool in as far as it will go (but KEEP IT PARALLEL!).
4) Now with the ATX tool pushed all the way in, give the cable a massive tug. It should come flying out.
5) If it doesn't work the first time, take the tool out and repeat from step one.

It will take some practice to get your hands right such that you're holding the tool in the right position. I've found the best way to do this is to wind the relevant cable in a loop around a finger. If you use the tool properly, there's zero chance it will break. Breakages occur because you're bending the tool or wiggling it from side to side.

If all else fails, the frozen cpu tool has a single attachment at one end you can use to insert into one side of a pin and force the 'prong' into its hole. You'll need a scapel to get the prong out again though.

 

[teknokid]

Familarise yourself with how the pin is structured, and the two 'prongs' which hold the pins in place. Don't bother with staples or paperclips - in my experience they only work on certain psus.

Two of the best ATX tools I've used are the ones you get from the non-UK based braid company, and the frozen cpu branded atx tool. It's not a problem removing pins, but technique is extremely important.

1) You must hold the tool completely parallel to the pin.
2) Insert the ATX tool into the right position, making sure it's still parallel.
3) With the ATX tool in place, pull on the cable really hard, then push it all the way in again. As you push it all the way in, also push the ATX tool in as far as it will go (but KEEP IT PARALLEL!).
4) Now with the ATX tool pushed all the way in, give the cable a massive tug. It should come flying out.
5) If it doesn't work the first time, take the tool out and repeat from step one.

It will take some practice to get your hands right such that you're holding the tool in the right position. I've found the best way to do this is to wind the relevant cable in a loop around a finger. If you use the tool properly, there's zero chance it will break. Breakages occur because you're bending the tool or wiggling it from side to side.

If all else fails, the frozen cpu tool has a single attachment at one end you can use to insert into one side of a pin and force the 'prong' into its hole. You'll need a scapel to get the prong out again though.

wow, thanks for that reply, sounds really good- Ill have a look for those tools.

Are you not afraid of breaking the pin off the wire? That was my biggest fear, I've got semi-clear connectors on my PCI-e 6pin and I could see I'd pushed the pins in but the wire wouldnt come out. I tugged pretty hard but I was pooping my pants that I would break it.

 

[joxang]

wow, thanks for that reply, sounds really good- Ill have a look for those tools.

Are you not afraid of breaking the pin off the wire? That was my biggest fear, I've got semi-clear connectors on my PCI-e 6pin and I could see I'd pushed the pins in but the wire wouldnt come out. I tugged pretty hard but I was pooping my pants that I would break it.

If they're properly crimped (good psu) then there's no way they'll come off the wire.