Quick question [PSU molex]

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:05 PM

I found out that my sisters p4 computer (which was from me) has a molex with 1 black wire (ground I think) pulled off from the metal inserted in the plastic connector. Is it possible to solder that on?

Chicken Patty · Dec 25, 2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyko12

I found out that my sisters p4 computer (which was from me) has a molex with 1 black wire (ground I think) pulled off from the metal inserted in the plastic connector. Is it possible to solder that on?

The wire is just pulled out, I think that should easily be fixed. Maybe a picture will help. can you post one?

Taz100420 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:11 PM

It should have 2 small tabs on the metal end that plugs into the connector. Make sure they are not broken so u can pull them up abit and push the metal end into the connector and hear the "snap".

If they are broke, might as well solder a new end on as everytime u hook something up to that connector, it will slide back out.

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:14 PM

Well I will try to describe it as best as I can, as I don't have a camera with me.

I have attached a small diagram which shows what was pulled out or broken off from soldering... The one rounded with an X is the one that got pulled off/broke.

Forgive me for the rough drawing lol, not as good with Paint as with Photoshop. But it should give you the idea.

The metal insert is fine, the wire connecting to it got snapped or something. So can I just strip a bit of wire and solder it to the metal insert?

Taz100420 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:20 PM

So the metal end is still in the plastic? If so take a very small flathead screw driver and find the tabs and push them down and pull the metal end out. Then open where the wire supposed to be clamped to and strip the wire and reclamp and reinsert.

Chicken Patty · Dec 25, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz100420

So the metal end is still in the plastic? If so take a very small flathead screw driver and find the tabs and push them down and pull the metal end out. Then open where the wire supposed to be clamped to and strip the wire and reclamp and reinsert.

2nd that, I was thinking something different.

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:31 PM

Ahh so no soldering required, I just push out the metal insert and re-clamp the darned wire?

Whew I thought it'd gonna be a tough job, well best of luck to me, wiring ain't my expertise lol.

Better do it later when the sun is out.

Merry Christmas and thanks ...!

Munki · Dec 25, 2009, 04:32 PM

They are correct, and if the metal piece is unusable they sell them online.

Taz100420 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by psyko12

Ahh so no soldering required, I just push out the metal insert and re-clamp the darned wire?

Whew I thought it'd gonna be a tough job, well best of luck to me, wiring ain't my expertise lol.

Better do it later when the sun is out.

Merry Christmas and thanks ...!

Yea I had to fix and make many molex connectors for my PSU and as extension cables for HDDs. Its real easy once you do it a few times

Merry Christmas to u too!

Chicken Patty · Dec 25, 2009, 04:35 PM

well psyko, it turned out easier than you thought

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:35 PM

Ohhh I think I have spare of those metal inserts, I have a few broken/dead PSU's maybe I could save those metal inserts for spare parts. xD

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

well psyko, it turned out easier than you thought

True

I thought I'd be mr. mad scientist or some guy with a blow torch

jk may soldering iron but blow torch is overkill xD

Thanks all you've saved me from another peril

Munki · Dec 25, 2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by psyko12

Ohhh I think I have spare of those metal inserts, I have a few broken/dead PSU's maybe I could save those metal inserts for spare parts. xD

Yeah man. Its a super easy job. I have like 60+ of those metal connectors laying around still on the roll where I repined a complete PC Power and Cooling SSI Turbo Cool.

Taz100420 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:42 PM

and if ya have dead fans with female molex connectors or anything dead with female connectors, save them. You never know when you will need one for something else or as an extension cable/piggy back to plug in a few extra drives and such.

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:45 PM

Hmm sorry for being a noob but how do I push out the metal connector in the molex, As you've said there is a lock on it.... How do I go about it?

Munki · Dec 25, 2009, 04:46 PM

Just push it in from the back. Its got 2 fins on either side that lock it in place. * To put it back in*

oh shyt I mis read it. haha. Sorry.

what I do is I relive some pressure by applying pressure from the back and take a small flathead screw driver and bend the fins down and push it out.

psyko12 · Dec 25, 2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Munki

Just push it in from the back. Its got 2 fins on either side that lock it in place. * To put it back in*

oh shyt I mis read it. haha. Sorry.

what I do is I relive some pressure by applying pressure from the back and take a small flathead screw driver and bend the fins down and push it out.

Thanks, might as well practice on a broken psu before doin it on the real thing

Munki · Dec 25, 2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by psyko12

Thanks, might as well practice on a broken psu before doin it on the real thing

Don't worry about it man, its super simple. If practicing makes your more confident, than do it bro. If you get stuck just ask something else, we here at TPU love helping others. Good luck and merry Christmas

psyko12 · Dec 26, 2009, 10:28 AM

Woot! I've succeeded although I don't have the crimping tool for the wire

I made a temporary fix. Needle nose plies, some scotch tape and viola lol. The ground wire connected the molex power connector works like new, although still gonna get that fixed when I get a crimper.

Chicken Patty · Dec 26, 2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by psyko12

Woot! I've succeeded although I don't have the crimping tool for the wire

I made a temporary fix. Needle nose plies, some scotch tape and viola lol. The ground wire connected the molex power connector works like new, although still gonna get that fixed when I get a crimper.

Good job man, just get it fixed right when you can

As long as it works, you're fine for now.

psyko12 · Dec 26, 2009, 03:33 PM

Couldn't have done it without you guys lol! At 1st I was scared of ruining it, but now I left it running the whole day and now probs whatsoever,

Chicken Patty · Dec 26, 2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by psyko12

Couldn't have done it without you guys lol! At 1st I was scared of ruining it, but now I left it running the whole day and now probs whatsoever,

In the PC world you cannot be scared, just try it, everything is replaceable. some cheap to replace, some rather expensive, but indeed replaceable

psyko12 · Dec 26, 2009, 03:37 PM

Indeed! Friend my athlon xp before because of pencil mod lol, learnt the hard way it is indeed tough. Say if this tempo solution to the psu is working so far should I fix it better or leave it as it is working

Chicken Patty · Dec 26, 2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyko12

Indeed! Friend my athlon xp before because of pencil mod lol, learnt the hard way it is indeed tough. Say if this tempo solution to the psu is working so far should I fix it better or leave it as it is working

It's nothing hard to do, if you can just get the crimping tool and do it right dude

psyko12 · Dec 26, 2009, 03:46 PM

No prob, when monday comes, I hop right to ace hardware

but right now, spending time with family throughout the weekend...

Happy holidays!!

Everybody have a good one!

Dec 25, 2009, 04:05 PM	#1
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Dec 25, 2009, 04:11 PM	#3
Taz100420 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 1,219 (0.51/day) Thanks: 103 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	It should have 2 small tabs on the metal end that plugs into the connector. Make sure they are not broken so u can pull them up abit and push the metal end into the connector and hear the "snap". If they are broke, might as well solder a new end on as everytime u hook something up to that connector, it will slide back out. __________________ Fighting on the Internet is like competing in the Special Olympics, win or lose, your still retarded Theres some help that help just cant help Help my City! Heatware

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Dec 25, 2009, 04:14 PM	#4
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Well I will try to describe it as best as I can, as I don't have a camera with me. I have attached a small diagram which shows what was pulled out or broken off from soldering... The one rounded with an X is the one that got pulled off/broke. Forgive me for the rough drawing lol, not as good with Paint as with Photoshop. But it should give you the idea. The metal insert is fine, the wire connecting to it got snapped or something. So can I just strip a bit of wire and solder it to the metal insert? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 25, 2009, 04:20 PM	#5
Taz100420 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 1,219 (0.51/day) Thanks: 103 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	So the metal end is still in the plastic? If so take a very small flathead screw driver and find the tabs and push them down and pull the metal end out. Then open where the wire supposed to be clamped to and strip the wire and reclamp and reinsert. __________________ Fighting on the Internet is like competing in the Special Olympics, win or lose, your still retarded Theres some help that help just cant help Help my City! Heatware

Dec 25, 2009, 04:31 PM	#7
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Ahh so no soldering required, I just push out the metal insert and re-clamp the darned wire? Whew I thought it'd gonna be a tough job, well best of luck to me, wiring ain't my expertise lol. Better do it later when the sun is out. Merry Christmas and thanks ...! __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 25, 2009, 04:32 PM	#8
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Dec 25, 2009, 04:42 PM	#14
Taz100420 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 1,219 (0.51/day) Thanks: 103 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	and if ya have dead fans with female molex connectors or anything dead with female connectors, save them. You never know when you will need one for something else or as an extension cable/piggy back to plug in a few extra drives and such. __________________ Fighting on the Internet is like competing in the Special Olympics, win or lose, your still retarded Theres some help that help just cant help Help my City! Heatware

Dec 25, 2009, 04:45 PM	#15
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Hmm sorry for being a noob but how do I push out the metal connector in the molex, As you've said there is a lock on it.... How do I go about it? __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 25, 2009, 04:46 PM	#16
Munki Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Weedopia Posts: 1,169 (0.68/day) Thanks: 114 Thanked 187 Times in 143 Posts System Specs	Just push it in from the back. Its got 2 fins on either side that lock it in place. * To put it back in* oh shyt I mis read it. haha. Sorry. what I do is I relive some pressure by applying pressure from the back and take a small flathead screw driver and bend the fins down and push it out. __________________

Dec 26, 2009, 10:28 AM	#19
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Woot! I've succeeded although I don't have the crimping tool for the wire I made a temporary fix. Needle nose plies, some scotch tape and viola lol. The ground wire connected the molex power connector works like new, although still gonna get that fixed when I get a crimper. __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 26, 2009, 03:33 PM	#21
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Couldn't have done it without you guys lol! At 1st I was scared of ruining it, but now I left it running the whole day and now probs whatsoever, __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 26, 2009, 03:37 PM	#23
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	Indeed! Friend my athlon xp before because of pencil mod lol, learnt the hard way it is indeed tough. Say if this tempo solution to the psu is working so far should I fix it better or leave it as it is working __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

Dec 26, 2009, 03:46 PM	#25
psyko12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,378 (0.63/day) Thanks: 511 Thanked 144 Times in 131 Posts System Specs	No prob, when monday comes, I hop right to ace hardware but right now, spending time with family throughout the weekend... Happy holidays!! Everybody have a good one! __________________ Siggy c/o stefanels!! Thanks man \m/ Knowledge is power, guard it well. Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 Hail to the mod godz! CyberDruid and MKmods GPU-Z Validation erocke'rs GPU Driver Uninstall Guide

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