[SOLVED] 24 pin connector stuck in mobo

[xenfur]

My 24 pin connector is stuck in the mobo and it doesn't come out no matter how much force I use. https://ibb.co/0yBgW0K

 

[lvt]

My 24 pin connector is stuck in the mobo and it doesn't come out no matter how much force I use. https://ibb.co/0yBgW0K

Did you press the clip while removing the connector?

 

[Ralston18]

Look very carefully.

There is a small hooked latch that needs to be carefully unhooked from the socket.

https://www.dell.com/community/XPS-Desktops/Studio-XPS-9100-PSU-replacement/td-p/7311170

Look at the image.

 

[xenfur]

Did you press the clip while removing the connector?

Yes i did

 

[lvt]

You also can try with a hair dr

Yes i did

Try a hair dryer, you might be able to separate the connector while they are warm.

If there is a small gap between, you also can use a paper knife to pry it out, be careful to not damage the connector's edge.

 

[xenfur]

You also can try with a hair dr


Try a hair dryer, you might be able to separate the connector while they are warm.

If there is a small gap between, you also can use a paper knife to pry it out, be careful to not damage the connector's edge.

Welp I don't have a proper hairdryer rn 😅

 

[Ralston18]

Just run the system and let it warm up.

Have the case fully in place but do not put in the screws.

When warmed up, power down, unplug PSU, remove the case, and then try to unlatch and gently rock the connector free.

 

[lvt]

Whatever you do to remove the connector, avoid to rock it left and right or you will break the soldering. Just try to pull it vertically.

 

[AntonyLovric]

This looks like a 20+4 ATX. Can you remove the 4 on the left first?

 

[Vic 40]

Can you remove the 4 on the left first?

Seems like this one is latched on it's own so not a bad idea. Did you push that latch as well? MIght need both hands to push both latches.

 

[AntonyLovric]

Try to unlatch the 4 pin on it's own. Sometimes the plastic doesn't quite clear the clip. Sometimes it helps to push down gently, press the clip, then pull the connector.