Molex tools from SVC suck

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Didn't think that this deserved a new thread, but I found the coolest tool. It's $3, and works wonderfully for female molex connector pins. I used two tools for doing both of my PSUs last night, and it was awesome...


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Granted, yes, I fell victim to buying something cheaper than what I probably should have, but I did my research, and didn't think that the quality would be that much different, consider I was getting the tools for like $2 cheaper. I finally got the tools in today, and I was pulling out some of the Molex pins on a test PSU I have. First it wouldn't get one of the pins out, and then the damn thing breaks! The cylinder that fits of the female pin tore! And now the damn thing is useless. I can't believe this... So now I'm going to have to wait two weeks to get better tools... Ugh, this blows. Guess I'll have to go back to sleeving every other cable in my case. Mwa ha ha.
Tas.

 

[Zepper]

jab-tech.com has some nice molex tools and generally for less than svc. I just jot the M/F power molex and the two headed ATX/P4 tool and they look pretty spiffy.
. And speaking of tools, I just got this wire cutter/stripper and it is super slick too!!

.bh.

 

[sparkyclarky]

It's easy enough to remove the connectors using a mini screwdriver set, in case you're in a rush.

 

[intogamer]

I use needles

 

[aerelorn]

Paperclip anyone?

 

[Mday]

http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/home.php?cat=146

best prices i've seen for tools to do that stuff.

i got the M and F round PS extractors, the atx extractor (very delicate) and the aux extractor. I also got the molex crimp tool, its rachetting and replaces the ones i already had.

tasburrfoot78362, your mistake was getting the plastic ones.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

That is the sad part. They weren't plastic. They are metal. And pretty hefty too. But the damn ends are aluminum, and it ripped. I'll be taking pics tomorrow...
Tas.

 

[eplebnista]

Thanks for the heads up! :thumbsup:

 

[Ike0069]

I used the cheap-o plastic tool that comes with the LOGISYS MOLEX SLEEVING KIT . Works perfectly.
I use sharp pointed tweezer for everything else but the ATX/CPU connectors. My ATX cable was already sleeved, so no need to remove that one, and I just pushed the sleeveing over the 4-pin CPU connector.

 

[xbassman]

Here's probably the easiest molex tool I have used.

Radio Shack Pin Extractor

You can remove male or female pins.
Just press it in the connector and when it is in there firm a tap on the thumb button pops out the pin.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I was looking at that too, but I wasn't sure if it was the right size. Oh well. I got me some more tools, so I should be able to post pics of my new projects sometime next week. Damn I can't wait.
Tas.

 

[Zepper]

I just used the two ended ATX/P4-12V tool (from jab-tech) to mod a non-standard PSU into a standard one and it worked great. The tines are made from spring steel, so one should have a hard time doing too much damage to it. Pretty soon I'll be trying out the molex power pin tool and I'll report back.

.bh.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I finally found some good tools, and got my power supplies done!!.
Tas.

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362
I finally found some good tools, and got my power supplies done!!.
Tas.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

Nice job with the cables.