[SOLVED] Broken motherboard 24 pin, possible fix?

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As the title states, I have a MSI 970 gaming motherboard, and somehow the 24 pin got REALLY stuck, so stuck that 2 of the plastic pieces from the powered supply broke of inside and appear to be fused inside it, I built a new system and wonder if it’s possible to solder a new 24 pin on
 
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As the title states, I have a MSI 970 gaming motherboard, and somehow the 24 pin got REALLY stuck, so stuck that 2 of the plastic pieces from the powered supply broke of inside and appear to be fused inside it, I built a new system and wonder if it’s possible to solder a new 24 pin on
Also, what are your new system specs...PSU you're trying to save, motherboard, CPU, GPU. I assume you know it's not a full modular PSU else you'd just go to find a replacement system cable for it. If not modular it may be low-spec enough to not be worth repairing for the new system. That's why knowing full specs will help.

Otherwise it's definitely possible to solder on a new 24pin connector. Just cut that one off then cut one off a scrap donor...
As the title states, I have a MSI 970 gaming motherboard, and somehow the 24 pin got REALLY stuck, so stuck that 2 of the plastic pieces from the powered supply broke of inside and appear to be fused inside it, I built a new system and wonder if it’s possible to solder a new 24 pin on
Also, what are your new system specs...PSU you're trying to save, motherboard, CPU, GPU. I assume you know it's not a full modular PSU else you'd just go to find a replacement system cable for it. If not modular it may be low-spec enough to not be worth repairing for the new system. That's why knowing full specs will help.

Otherwise it's definitely possible to solder on a new 24pin connector. Just cut that one off then cut one off a scrap donor and solder splice the wires together. Or crimp splice, either way works. But it may be salvaged another way...so pics would help.
 
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Also, what are your new system specs...PSU you're trying to save, motherboard, CPU, GPU. I assume you know it's not a full modular PSU else you'd just go to find a replacement system cable for it. If not modular it may be low-spec enough to not be worth repairing for the new system. That's why knowing full specs will help.

Otherwise it's definitely possible to solder on a new 24pin connector. Just cut that one off then cut one off a scrap donor and solder splice the wires together. Or crimp splice, either way works. But it may be salvaged another way...so pics would help.
Sorry for my wording, it's the motherboard I want the psu is not the problem besides the fact it left bits in the 24 pin that I cannot remove, not with tweezers or pliers
 
You can solder a new 24 pins power socket , but only of you have experience in it .. if it is your first time better let a certified technician do it for you. try to loosen the plastic stuck inside using hot air but not for long period of time.
 
If your PCB have any cracks near 24 pin connector.. may be that will not work after soldering new 24 pin connector...
I can advise you to use low melting point solder, and first remove all your pins left from broken Connector.. then using desoldering pump or desoldering wick to clean the holes for new connector. Then set your temperature of your iron to 370°C as more temperature can melt PCB or connector.. then apply flux, then apply adequate solder. To solder pins.