Hi all, I have this 8-pin audio connector for my Alpine amplifier. The yellow power cable wiggled loose from its pin, and I have been unable to remove the pin from the connector, despite my best efforts filing paperclip ends into a flat profile to make a depinning tool.
How can I remove the pin, and where could I order new pins (or reuse this one) ? Thanks!
I am located in the UK. Thanks!
How can I remove the pin, and where could I order new pins (or reuse this one) ? Thanks!
I am located in the UK. Thanks!
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You need the connector manufacturer's dedicated extraction tool.
Thee are many, but you can only use the correct one. Never use the wrong tool.
Here is an example of an extraction tool for certain types of Molex connectors.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0638131500/614750
Thee are many, but you can only use the correct one. Never use the wrong tool.
Here is an example of an extraction tool for certain types of Molex connectors.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0638131500/614750
Each pin has a pair of latches, which hold it in position after insertion into the connector housing.
The extraction tool when inserted will push the latches back, allowing the pin to be withdrawn.
Use only the correct type of extraction tool for the particular pin. An example of one type of Molex pin:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0430300001/467810
The extraction tool when inserted will push the latches back, allowing the pin to be withdrawn.
Use only the correct type of extraction tool for the particular pin. An example of one type of Molex pin:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0430300001/467810