Removing 20 pin connector.

Ferrariferg · 23-September-07, 06:23 PM

Is it possible to remove a 20 pin connector without buying a special tool? its the only connector I cant remove and I dont have the money to buy the tool right now.

thanx for any help.

Kyle

ranger1033 · 23-September-07, 06:33 PM

Yes you can use a pair of long thin needle nose pliers to get them out, remember you need to push the pin out do not pull them out from the direction the wires goes into the connector that is what i did at one time...

Edit: something else you can use is if you can get your hands on a pair of is forceps they will also work even a pair of tweezers should work.

Jobistober · 23-September-07, 06:34 PM

Well, if you can find something to squeeze the barbs of each pin together, like a small coffee straw or something... then yes.

MasterP · 23-September-07, 07:16 PM

I use a small jeweller's screwdriver to press the retaining pins in before removing the terminals, then bending them back out afterwards

Buuut - there's also a guide... ala cipher_nemo:

http://forums.pcapex.com/member_modd...s_atx_pin.html

Ferrariferg · 23-September-07, 10:00 PM

I tried the staples and it took me about an hour but it worked.

I got all the pins out. Thanx for the help.

musclecars&computers · 23-September-07, 10:33 PM

I made my own tool once using the staples, but i put them across from each other on a cut up piece of cloths hanger, and put a rubber band around to hold them on. The rubber band allowed tension to be kept while holding them on, and the cloths hander would push the pin out.

23-September-07, 06:23 PM		#1 (permalink)
Ferrariferg Apex Techie Lite	Removing 20 pin connector. Is it possible to remove a 20 pin connector without buying a special tool? its the only connector I cant remove and I dont have the money to buy the tool right now. thanx for any help. Kyle

23-September-07, 06:33 PM		#2 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter	Re: Removing 20 pin connector. Yes you can use a pair of long thin needle nose pliers to get them out, remember you need to push the pin out do not pull them out from the direction the wires goes into the connector that is what i did at one time... Edit: something else you can use is if you can get your hands on a pair of is forceps they will also work even a pair of tweezers should work. Last edited by ranger1033; 23-September-07 at 06:43 PM..

23-September-07, 06:34 PM		#3 (permalink)
Jobistober P'Hoe'toshop Fanatic	Re: Removing 20 pin connector. Well, if you can find something to squeeze the barbs of each pin together, like a small coffee straw or something... then yes.

23-September-07, 07:16 PM		#4 (permalink)
MasterP Da' Thunda' From Down Unda'	Re: Removing 20 pin connector. I use a small jeweller's screwdriver to press the retaining pins in before removing the terminals, then bending them back out afterwards Buuut - there's also a guide... ala cipher_nemo: http://forums.pcapex.com/member_modd...s_atx_pin.html

23-September-07, 10:00 PM		#5 (permalink)
Ferrariferg Apex Techie Lite	Re: Removing 20 pin connector. I tried the staples and it took me about an hour but it worked. I got all the pins out. Thanx for the help.

23-September-07, 10:33 PM		#6 (permalink)
musclecars&computers Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Removing 20 pin connector. I made my own tool once using the staples, but i put them across from each other on a cut up piece of cloths hanger, and put a rubber band around to hold them on. The rubber band allowed tension to be kept while holding them on, and the cloths hander would push the pin out.

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