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How to disconnect molex connectors which are "stuck"?

By solarvalue

6 years ago


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    #1 6 years ago
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    Hi,

    Trying to remove the head on my Pin*Bot. Is there an easy way to disconnect those stubborn molex connectors on the harness?

    Thanks

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    #4 6 years ago
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    Quoted from mswhat:

    A little heat from a hair dryer and a small screw driver has worked for me in the past.

    Thanks, where do you put the screw driver?

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    Quoted from Wiggy:

    I just use pliers and brute force

    Pliers direct on the plastic? Or do you put something in between?

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    Quoted from Wiggy:

    Yeah, on the plastic. Never had to use that much force where I was worried about the plastic. But if you are - put something soft inbetween, like a rag or something similar.

    Great thanks, I put some adhesive felt on the pliers - 2 out of 3 done, just working on the last one, it's a big one.

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    #9 6 years ago
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    OK, so I used a pair of vice grips on one side and some adjustable pliers on the other side, both with felt on them to protect the plastic, then I wiggled the connectors back and forth and they came apart pretty easily.

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