front i/o usb 3.0 cable stuck on motherboard, how do i unplug it?

[gosubuilder]

So I recently built a new computer. the motherboard is asus strix z270e, and the case is nzxt s340 elite.

After I built, it I wanted to re-arrange the cabling. However, when I try to unplug the usb 3.0 cable from the case from the motherboard it would not come off. I'm afraid if I apply more force it will rip the header off the motherboard.

I googled the hell out of this, and people are saying tug on it side to side. some wrote to tug it up and pull it out... I tried these.

Is there a *correct* way to unplug the usb 3.0 cable from the header on the motherboard?

I'm really nervous as a lot of the posts i read they ended up ripping the header off the mobo.

this is a completely new bulid, and I really want to avoid sending it to the mobo heaven.

 

[t53186]

It should slide right on and off, unless is has a captive latch on the side, you may have to squeeze the sides together while pulling away from the MB.

 

[gosubuilder]

It should slide right on and off, unless is has a captive latch on the side, you may have to squeeze the sides together while pulling away from the MB.

wish it slide off easily... nothing to squeeze on the sides.

 

[t53186]

Does it work? Does it need to come off? If so, might be easier to get the board out of the case, or remove from the other end. Sorry not alot of good options for this one.

 

[gosubuilder]

Does it work? Does it need to come off? If so, might be easier to get the board out of the case, or remove from the other end. Sorry not alot of good options for this one.

sorry for late response....

it didnt work. i wanted to redo the cabling for the sake of it looking better. i ended up leaving it the way it was cause the thing looked like it was gonna rip off the mobo if i pulled on it any more.

 

[ccampy]

Try a small screwdriver in the gap twisting it to try and pride them apart