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Masterchiefx2
07-05-2009, 01:19 PM
hello people first off i would like to say hi to your glorious forum. ;)


So i was trying to get the pins out of the atx 24 pin and the 6pin and i bought a tool which didnt work, i tried staples nothing would budge em so my plan was to hack apart the plastic thing keeping the pins intact well this didnt work at all they still wouldnt move so ive snapped the pin. So my plan now is to chop the cables buy new pins and crimp the pins to the cables.

My question is what tool can i use to do this effectively and easily?

(as i dont want a fire or anything...)

ive found this but it says its for molex so im not sure if it will work on the atx 24 pins.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3701/slt-16/FrozenCPU_Molex_Crimping_Tool.html ( im in UK btw)

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii232/masterchiefx2/SANY1766.jpg lol
kiyka
07-05-2009, 01:24 PM
>.<

I don't suppose it's by chance NOT the actual PSU ATX, and an extension cable eh?

Personally I'd find it easier to buy an extension cable with the ATX plastic block on it, cut the end, and solder it to the original PSU wires. That way its just a wire, to wire solder job.

But that's because I hate messing with the pins.
Masterchiefx2
07-05-2009, 01:27 PM
i wouldnt feel safe doing that my soldering skills are terrible
deees
07-05-2009, 02:35 PM
Yes. That is exactly what you want. Also pick up a PSU pin change out kit to have on hand.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=174&products_id=2369

While I love FrozenCPU, I'd recommend Performance_PCS for all things Molex. They also carry tools like that crimper:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1277

P.S. Make sure you check out their AC Ryan selection.
Masterchiefx2
07-05-2009, 03:09 PM
sorry for being a total nub by saying this but will that tool definetly work on atx 24pins and 6pins ?

oh thanks for links btw


this is exact same tool right same principal does the same job?

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3701/slt-16/FrozenCPU_Molex_Crimping_Tool.html
deees
07-05-2009, 04:20 PM
sorry for being a total nub by saying this but will that tool definetly work on atx 24pins and 6pins ?

oh thanks for links btw


this is exact same tool right same principal does the same job?

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3701/slt-16/FrozenCPU_Molex_Crimping_Tool.html

Absolutely. This will allow you to crimp any connector on the PSU.
Masterchiefx2
07-05-2009, 04:50 PM
thanks for help :cool:
sinticfury
07-18-2009, 01:31 AM
Staples are the best weapon of choice. As for crimping ^^^^^^^^ x2
dreamaxx
07-18-2009, 04:05 AM
Wow, use pins and it is so easy to get them out. :|

http://www.suitsatwork.com/images/pins.jpg