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How to disconnect this push connector?

  • 22-11-2012 01:20PM
    #1
    calum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭


    I'm no electrical/electronic wizard, as will become apparent if this thread progresses very far :) But to cut a long story short, I want to unplug two of these three cables (photo attached as I don't know what the type of connector is called) and swap them round, as it'd be the easiest way to fix the thing I'm trying to fix.

    Is there a knack/tool for separating this type of connector (you obviously just can't pull it straight apart due the arrangement of the 'teeth'), or is it just designed to stay plugged once connected?
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  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,717 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I would imagine that you relieve the latching of the "teeth" with a pointy instrument and gently pull apart.


  • #3
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    They are jst type connectors or similar by the look of it, which just pull out. Grip the socket with thumb, and simply pull the plug out.


  • #4
    calum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭calum


    Hmm, did try the 'just pull it' approach first, but was being pretty cautious as the socket side didn't seem terribly securely soldered. Will give it a slightly more forceful go later on...


  • #5
    calum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭calum


    With a bit more persuasion, they did indeed pull straight out. Annoyingly swapping them didn't fix the problem after all (the plugs all appeared to be wired the same, but weren't), but that's a project for another day.


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