Project: LucentTide - V1000 LC Build

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im actually also cutting my top panel right now (also aluminum) using a dremel and the reinforced cutting wheel. except it's taking me ages.. what rpm did you run at when cutting? maybe im not putting enough force. at this rate ill be done by tomorrow morning..

i would run around 7-9. shouldnt take too long to get through the metal...

i did all my sleeving on the molex and sata connectors but i cant for the life of me get the pins out of the 24pin atx connector.. i have the sunbeam tool kit which includes tools just like you showed earlier but i cant get them out..

any tips on how you got the pins ouf of the 24pin atx connector??

thanks
CCC

oh man.. i was so confused when i first tried this too. the tool you want to use looks like the bottom one in this pic.



ok, so from the front of the connector, get both of the tool's tips between the edges of the metal pin and plastic housing. give it a little push, youll feel the pin move back... almost a click.
make sure one of the tips isnt inside the pin.

youll see when you get the pins out, that you are just folding two 'wings' on the pin that prevent it from coming out the back.

try googling it, there are probably some good guides/pics


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