Proper sleeving

[CraKaJaX]

I know there's a special tool to do this, but I've heard you can do it with a screwdriver too. It's my first time sleeving cables so what would you recommend? And tips would be appreciated for a first timer, thanks 😛

btw, I ordered some of this and some heatshrink tubing for the ends.

 

[JBDan]

This works>http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/femopinpu.html for your 4 pin molex connectors, although I use a miniature screwdriver...it works fine. What cables exactly are you going to sleeve? These 3 tools >http://cableorganizer.com/molex-extraction-tool/
will get all your connectors off of your psu. Im sure you can search around and find some cheaper ones though.

 

[JBDan]

One more thing...for your sata connectors, in order to sleeve them too, you will have to cut the present connector off and get some of these>http://www.jab-tech.com/catalog/Connect...ap_SATA_Connector__UV_Blue_p_2310.html
which are punch down connectors (you can pick a diff color). Make sure the order of wires is the same as your previous connector ie.. WRITE THEM DOWN ON PAPER!! lol ....Check this out >http://www.overclockers.com/articles994/

 

[0roo0roo]

just use zipties

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
just use zipties

Zipties are fine but some people are into paying attention to detail or even color schemes and using zipties just ties up the lose wires it does nothing to help with the color scheme or the hiding of the wires...

yet as JBDan was saying sleeving the wires helps alot in the looks dept!!

 

[CraKaJaX]

Presentation is everything 😉

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
Presentation is everything 😉

QFT..But at it's best form follows function.

OP, it's getting close to bed time for this old fart.

If you happen to locate some good extractors that aren't on the SNAP-ON level

that JBDan was kind enough to link, would you post it here. I will be shopping in

the AM and will post what I find. Thanks.



Galvanized

 

[Neverbehind]

Don't u also need a heat gun to shrink the tubings?

nvm, u can use a lighter.

that 20 pin is a pain in the butt.

 

[JEDIYoda]

actually no you don`t!!

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

OP, my old beat-up hands lack the fine ability they once had. After trying for a good while,
as Neverbehind said," that 20 pin (ATX) is a pain in the posterior". I tried jewlers screw drivers and cut narrow pieces of some brass shim stock that is at hand. Not wanting to damage anything, I chose to order Molex removal tools from action-electronics, they seem to be of the same quality as those linked by JBDan. I got the two $8 economy large&small.
The ATX removal tool can not be found by me much cheaper,$23. Mouser.com does supply these tools but there site is pdf catalog and a real pain.

Action-Electronics I won't go with plastic.
In the very near future I got three to do.

If you have access to thin wall small diameter tubing(steel,aluminum,brass)thet can be pushed over the Molex, then a small drill or screw driver can be inserted to push the connecter free. This was read about on forums I Googled.



Galvanized

 

[CraKaJaX]

Thanks Galvanized, I'll check it out. I liked the walkthough that JB posted: http://www.overclockers.com/articles994/
I read through it and it covered everything pretty good. I ordered everything I need except the tools, so I'll check around and see what I can find. I might get that one off the link you sent me when I get home, still in class atm.