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Push-In Wire Removal Trouble on Wire Whip
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:50 pm
by Chrisw265
Rather embarrassingly, I have to admit that I wired my 8-pin connector for the wire whip wrong. The 8 wires are now effectively stuck in place, and I can't find a way to remove them, as I can't seem to push down on the tabs hard enough. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can remove them? What tool works best in this scenario?
Please let me know, thanks!
-Christopher Weil
Re: Push-In Wire Removal Trouble on Wire Whip
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:04 pm
by Qdeathstar
I used some pin headers from arduino projects i had lying around. Any thin peice of metal will work. What about a paperclip?
Re: Push-In Wire Removal Trouble on Wire Whip
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:10 pm
by Chrisw265
I had tried a paperclip and couldn't seem to push the tab down hard enough. I'll give it another shot for sure, and I'll see if I can find some pin headers laying around.
Thanks for the advice!
Re: Push-In Wire Removal Trouble on Wire Whip
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:30 pm
by dsl158
Chrisw265 wrote:I had tried a paperclip and couldn't seem to push the tab down hard enough. I'll give it another shot for sure, and I'll see if I can find some pin headers laying around.
Thanks for the advice!
I use a really small screw bit from my Ifixit kit. It's alot easier to push down.
Also I know this might seem silly but are you sure you are pushing down into the right hole?
Re: Push-In Wire Removal Trouble on Wire Whip
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:17 pm
by Chrisw265
I believe I'm pushing down into the right hole. I really hope I'm not mistaken. I'm pushing down on the visible bits of metal on the side where there are the 2 holes.