Removing 6 pin connector on thermaltake PSU

[hydromorphine]

How do I remove the PCIe connectors from my Thermaltake PSU. I can remove the PCIe connectors from my other PSU's, just not this one.

Please HELP!!

 

[willard]

Not all power supplies are modular, and not all modular PSUs are fully modular. Chances are the cable simply can't be removed.

 

[hydromorphine]

My PSU is a Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W.

 

[willard]

It is not fully modular. Looks like the 24 pin ATX cable and a couple others can't be removed.

 

[hydromorphine]

I am trying to sleeve the wires but I can't take off the connectors.

Thanks for your help by the way.

 

[WR2]

I am trying to sleeve the wires but I can't take off the connectors.

What kind of sleeving? The usual options for fixed connectors is wrapping, flexible sleeve that slips over the end or split tubing.

 

[hydromorphine]

I am using the Mod/Smart Basic Kobra System Sleeving Kit. Going for the single braided look for each wire.

 

[WR2]

The 1/2" heatshrink won't fit over the end of the PCIe plug?

 

[hydromorphine]

The 1/2" is just a tad to small. And i want to sleeve each wire by them self.

 

[WR2]

Are there any split tubes in the same design?
Otherwise it's the wire snippers to cut off the connector.

 

[hydromorphine]

There is splits. So I guess it the hard way for me.

 

[hydromorphine]

There is no split tubing.
top is wrong.

 

[WR2]

Any chance you could split the sleeving yourself?

 

[WR2]

Or any chance of the removing the shell on the plug itself?

 

[hydromorphine]

I cant remove the pins to get to the wires.

 

[WR2]

The plastic shell - not the pins.

 

[hydromorphine]

I would have to cut it off and buy new ones.

 

[delluser1]

What are you using for pin removal ?

 

[noob2222]

you need a special tool to remove the pins from the connector. An automotive store may have the right tool, but something like this is what your after.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9388/slt-04/Original_Molex_Mini_Fit_Pin_Extraction_Tool_-_ATX_EPS_PCI-E.html?tl=g11c133s257#blank

Granted the price should be cheaper at auto zone.
A little more understanding of what your dealing with just in case you need it. http://www.pinrepair.com/connect/

you do not need to cut the wires.

 

[delluser1]

you need a special tool to remove the pins from the connector. An automotive store may have the right tool, but something like this is what your after.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9388/slt-04/Original_Molex_Mini_Fit_Pin_Extraction_Tool_-_ATX_EPS_PCI-E.html?tl=g11c133s257#blank

Granted the price should be cheaper at auto zone.
A little more understanding of what your dealing with just in case you need it. http://www.pinrepair.com/connect/

you do not need to cut the wires.

Not really
Staples will work, if you don't mind the pain
I use use long nosed tweezers

 

[noob2222]

ya, but it gives him a clear picture of how they come out. and a video.

 

[hydromorphine]

I have that tool and I can remove the pins on my old PSU with it but I cant seem to remove the ones on my new PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W.

 

[WR2]

Are there any alternatives you're willing to consider?
Something that won't require cutting the plugs off?

 

[delluser1]

I have that tool and I can remove the pins on my old PSU with it but I cant seem to remove the ones on my new PSU - Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W.

I've found that some pins have a little wing on top that acts as a lock in the connector, just have to get tough with them

 

[hydromorphine]

Maybe. I'll have to see what I can do.