P pmedia_yt Prominent May 30, 2017 30 0 540 Nov 5, 2017 #1 I can't disconnect the Molex power connector from the Hard Disk. I've tried many methods, including trying to pry the thing out. I'm a bit stumped, so any help would be appreciated.
I can't disconnect the Molex power connector from the Hard Disk. I've tried many methods, including trying to pry the thing out. I'm a bit stumped, so any help would be appreciated.
Solution Phillip Corcoran Nov 5, 2017 Those 4-pin molex power connectors can be real blighters to pull off, but I've never had to resort to using a grip tool on them. Firm rocking from side to side whilst pulling hard on the connector has always worked for me.
Those 4-pin molex power connectors can be real blighters to pull off, but I've never had to resort to using a grip tool on them. Firm rocking from side to side whilst pulling hard on the connector has always worked for me.
azaran Splendid Feb 17, 2010 3,594 0 26,960 Nov 5, 2017 #2 Vice grips and a friend to hold the drive/computer in place. Sometimes those suckers just don't want to come out. Upvote 0 Downvote
Vice grips and a friend to hold the drive/computer in place. Sometimes those suckers just don't want to come out.
P pmedia_yt Prominent May 30, 2017 30 0 540 Nov 5, 2017 #3 azaran : Vice grips and a friend to hold the drive/computer in place. Sometimes those suckers just don't want to come out. Vice grips... sounds like a good idea. That'll work Will post next with results. Thanks! Upvote 0 Downvote
azaran : Vice grips and a friend to hold the drive/computer in place. Sometimes those suckers just don't want to come out. Vice grips... sounds like a good idea. That'll work Will post next with results. Thanks!
Phillip Corcoran Titan Moderator Sep 7, 2013 25,977 860 120,140 Nov 5, 2017 Solution #4 Those 4-pin molex power connectors can be real blighters to pull off, but I've never had to resort to using a grip tool on them. Firm rocking from side to side whilst pulling hard on the connector has always worked for me. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Those 4-pin molex power connectors can be real blighters to pull off, but I've never had to resort to using a grip tool on them. Firm rocking from side to side whilst pulling hard on the connector has always worked for me.
azaran Splendid Feb 17, 2010 3,594 0 26,960 Nov 6, 2017 #5 I've had a handful over the years that required pliers. Thankfully not many. Upvote 0 Downvote