Q: PSU mod - remove SATA power "molex" connectors?
I am looking to sleeve a portion of a PCP&C PSU that I have and need a tool (or procedure) for removing the SATA power connectors so that I can complete the sleeving and then re-attach the same connectors. Anyone know where to find such a tool or tutorial? I'd rather not go through the trial by fire and break one trying to figure this out. I have a feeling that I'm the one thats going to have to share this with everyone else.
-FCG
The 'core' connector piece - problem!
Remove inline 'self crimping' SATA Power Connector (2 types)
The 'cap' on the circled 'these in the middle' is sitting directly above in the photo.
I have two slightly different examples of the same style of self crimping inline connector, neither of which are Molex branded and hence may be different again. I appreciate your point re Molex, sorry. To me a 'molex' connector is always the 4 pin 12v power connector that we love or hate ;). Another one those things, Hoover vs Vacuum cleaner, Teflon vs non-stick surface ;)
Type 1:
This one conveniently has a slot on one side to insert a blade bit.
http://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpghttp://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpg
Insert a blade bit and lift, then slide the driver in further so it is more or less under or beyond the middle of the cap and lever it up (pushing down on the driver so that the blade bit is lifting the cap up from underneath.
http://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpghttp://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpg
Type 2:
No convenient slot on this one, but they're similar nevertheless.
http://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpg
This is obviously harder with the wires in there, but try to get the blade bit under the edge and lever it out and off. Do the same on the opposite end of the same side and it should come free.
http://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpghttp://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpg
End result. Note the interlocking system (pic above and below)
http://www.gam.net.au/forumimages/CI....5a.crp.25.jpg
...and Bob's your uncle!