DeSoldering PSU cables

[mrsav25]

Hi all,

Had a google but there wasn't much on this.

Has anyone de-soldered cables from their PSU before? I have a mass of cables that I dont use from my Toughpower PSU, so kind of want to get rid of them.

If I need them again later, which i'm, not expecting, I'm guessing I can just solder them in again right?

Are their anmy power problems with de-soldering cables? i.e. the PSU sneding more power down through the cables that remain?

Cheers

 

[hairystuff]

Its fairly easy. you will need a solder sucker, don't use solder wick you will need loads of it

 

[4745454b]

I would think just tying the cables like normal people would be easier yes?

 

[delluser1]

Are their anmy power problems with de-soldering cables?
i.e. the PSU sneding more power down through the cables that remain?

Not unless your messy.
The psu doesn't send power thru the cables, the components in your PC draw power from it.
I'm with the numbers guy on this, easier to tie the cables back.

 

[jsc]

It's fairly simple to remove the cables you do not want or need. It will be much more difficult resoldering the if you need to.

Just tie them back.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

+1 for cable tying, or tuck them away behind the motherboard mounting plate.

 

[mrsav25]

Ok i'll stick with the tucking away technique then. I'll buy one of those cable selecting PSUs next time!!