Pin Extractor Tool question

[The1stCAV]

What tool is needed to extract these out of this connector? I want to start sleeving these but the extractor tool I have does not work on these kinds of connectors. Does anyone know how to extract these?

 

[Flyinfinni]

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3...y_3-pin_or_4-pin_Fan_Flop.html?tl=g44c133s257

 

[The1stCAV]

Thanks for the reply - I have the tool ordered now. Just sucks now I have to wait for it to arrive and the sleeving is sitting here begging to be done. *sigh* oh well ordered red connectors too, so I guess waiting for USPS is all that is left. Thanks again.

Any work around without a tool? Are there things like common household items or something that can work in a pinch I could use until the tool gets here?

 

[shawnoen]

This is the BEST one to get. Its a genuine Molex brand pin puller and the same one Murdermod/MDPC-X sells....

http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/392024-tool-hand-extraction-mini-fit-jr-11-03-0044.html

 

[Cheeptech]

I used a pair of staples bent into an L shape when doing a friends cables after the pin extractor he bought broke...
Just in case you run into the same

 

[ighardcore]

You will probably want to order 2-3, the pins will break off pretty easily. If you're modding an entire PSU, you'll probably want 3 just to be on the safe side, IMO.

 

[The1stCAV]

Great suggestions - thanks all for the input. I actually ordered the first one and the second one suggested, so I should have two - in the event they both break on me, then the "L" shape staple may be the key I needed to finish. I will probably start sleeving the GPU's first and see how it goes and if I end up doing the entire PSU.

 

[FrEaKy]

I have this set myself

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...oval_Tool_Kit_-_M-TOOLKIT.html?tl=g44c133s257

 

[The1stCAV]

EDIT: Never Mind - answer found: http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#pciexpress8

Great site to get pin out info on all cables

 

[usesoap]

If you buy a nice extractor like this http://en.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-sleeve/sleeve-kits-+-tools/sleeve-tools/pin-remover-by-molex-the-original.htm then you will only need one. I bought a cheap one and it broke right away. I have sleeved my Silverstone Strider twice with the molex one
and it's still going strong.

 

[elmehdi haddad]

go to this site http://www.frozencpu.com/products/38...tl=g44c133s257

 

[aphasia]

considering doing a bit of cable sleeving myself.
seems to be a lot of tools out there. these 2 (from frozenCPU) seemed to be the better ones. which one is generally considered to be superior? (or is there another one?)

FrozenCPU Dual Head ATX Connector Removal Tool

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3...y_3-pin_or_4-pin_Fan_Flop.html?tl=g44c133s257

Original Molex Mini Fit Pin Extraction Tool

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9...tion_Tool_-_ATX_EPS_PCI-E.html?tl=g44c133s257

 

[shawnoen]

I provided a link to get the GENUINE MOLEX BRAND one for $7 cheaper than Frozen CPU. Stop linking to it!

 

[Doubl3KiLL]

I have the dual head FrozenCPU one and A "genuine Molex" one, and I like the FrozenCPU one better. I spend a lot of time removing connectors and its a bit more comfortable for me to use and seems to work easier, and comes in handy for sleeving to help stuff the shrink wrap into holes when it doesn't fit easily.

 

[WorldExclusive]

I provided a link to get the GENUINE MOLEX BRAND one for $7 cheaper than Frozen CPU. Stop linking to it!

Agreed. Only buy the original or use staples.

Just went through this myself and should have bought the original.
Had to use staples to finish the job.

 

[aphasia]

I provided a link to get the GENUINE MOLEX BRAND one for $7 cheaper than Frozen CPU. Stop linking to it!

actually the frozenCPU ended up being cheaper for me.
digikey price 15.30 + 30 shipping (australia) = 45.30
frozen cpu price 22.95 - 1.15 (coupon) + 15 shipping (australia) = 36.80 (35.17 after conversion to AUD)