The PC case Reset SW wire came out, how do I fix it?

[runningstart23]

Reset SW wire came out
How do I fix it and get it to latch back into the box?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... There will be a very small fragile cut out "tab" on the pin... this can break off if over bent backwards... if it's still there? give it about 30 deg angle to the pin, so it will lock the pin in the connector when inserted... the "tab" needs to be inserted to the side of the connector, with the opening, for it to lock.

Too remove the Pins you would push the wire forward, from the back of the connector, and press that same pin'tab" down to release it from the connector.

 

[runningstart23]

Hello... There will be a very small fragile cut out "tab" on the pin... this can break off if over bent backwards... if it's still there? give it about 30 deg angle to the pin, so it will lock the pin in the connector when inserted.[/quotem
https://imgur.com/gallery/XEYxs
I believe it is still there

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... great pic... OK it looks like you pulled the wire out of The "PIN" it self?... always use the connector body instead of the wires to avoided future problems... B D

1) Ok remove PIN... by releasing and pressing the pin tab down, And/Or pull up on the Connector housing Tab. ... and use something small like a? sewing needle? to get/push the pin out without destroying the connector or pin... it might just drop out once the pin "tab" is pushed in OR the Connector Body tab is pulled out. B /

2) Once pin is safely out... you best option would be a small amount of heat and solder, because the crimps will (might) be too small and fragile to open up again. B / that's how I would fix it B )

 

[runningstart23]

Is the tab the metallic piece or the plastic above the piece?

 

[runningstart23]

Never mind it's the black tab

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... the "pin Locking tab... is part of the pin it 'self... the opening (view in your Picture) on the Connecter is where it locks at... let the pin slide forward and then the "tab" will have room to bend back to the pin body... and thus the pin will slide right out the back of the connector... very simple design used in all types of connectors... you will understand once you get the pin out... like a Fishing HOOK (one way in and a barb to not allow it back out).

your PS Molex (4 pin) use two locking tabs pins... and you need a special size "tube" pin release Tool (extractor) to get them both pushed in for release. B )

 

[runningstart23]

I have got it out and all I need to do is attach the wire and maybe use solder

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Great... ya Solder iron for me is the fastest and most reliable fix for this small of a pin... or you can order a box of replacement pins? and try a re-crimp to the wire... not worth the time or money here B /

Yes... I see again there is "release" Tabs on the connector too... there are many different types in the computer, automobile, marine etc... there will be a way to release a wire/pin, unless it is a molded End design.

 

[runningstart23]

Thanks for the help everyone