Disconnecting the power supply connecters from components

[Avus]

I've recently began working on my first "real" pc build and havent really had any problems yet. However, I went a little overboard on buying components and realized that I had plugged in the wrong cd-rom drive. Now I can't get the power supply connecter disconnected anymore. Is there some sort of a trick? I've tried it also with the two hdd's I installed and the connecters also stick like glue. Am I missing something here?

[Cricket]

It the connectors are really stuck you can use a pair of pliers to grab the white plastic part and give it a good yank.

Or you can use a screwdriver and try to pry the connector out...work the screwdriver on one side and then the other and then go back to the side you started with...go back and forth like that until the power connector comes free.

Whatever you decide to do just be careful with the tools...you don't want to go smacking the motherboard or any other components inside the case.

Oh, and make sure the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet before you start.

Cricket

[thefultonhow]

There's an easier way -- wiggle the connector from side to side (NOT up and down) while pulling. It may take a few seconds, but I've never had to resort to using tools.

[Staren]

I think anyone who has built a computer or two has had this problem. Molex connectors can really get in there sometimes. A few weeks ago I was upgrading the PSU on my first build, and the connector that was hooked up to the video card would not come out for anything. Marked up my fingers pretty good trying to get it out without doing any damage to the card. Wiggleing side to side usually does the trick, just try to watch what you're dong because when they do come out your hand can go flying. If it really won't move, neddle-nose pliers pulling straght back should work. Good luck.

[Avus]

Wow, thanks for the great support. Yes indeed, after having pulled out a pair of needle-nosed pliers the molex connectors did move and luckily after another good 15 minutes of pulling and wiggling I easily disassembled the rest of the pc. Thank you all, hoping to post some pictures of the final build in a few days.

Just recently also picked up a thermaltake armor case. I must admit, it really has a lot of space. Just have to find a power supply that'll support the extra hdd's and drives.




Avus

[glc]

If the power supply you have has enough quality power and all you need is more connectors, you can get Y-adapters.