mistashen

I just got my NZXT ALPHA case, and the case power LED connector housing is a 2-pin. My abit IP35 Pro has one of those 3-pin connectors with one blank in the middle. SO i cant connect the PLED correctly. I was wondering if it was ok to strip the case's, 2-pin connector housing (the plastic part) without causing trouble. THat way, I can just replace the plastic housing with one-pin housings...

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CattleRustler

I think theres a tool to pop them out of the connector properly, or there is always "percussive maintenance"

Its odd that the case came with the connector, with the 2 leads side by side. Most cases come with each lead on a single pin connector. Youre sure you have the right connectors headed for the right pin blocks? (no offense, just checking)

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mistashen

lol yea im pretty sure i got them correct. so is there a way to pop them out without a special tool?

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newphase

Needle + Care = win.

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mistashen

like...i have no idea the architecture of this housing thingy. how do i use the needle to pop it out?

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Manyak

if you look at the connectors carefully, there should be a tab on one of the 4 sides of it. If you pull that tab upwards slightly with a knife or screwdriver or something (you can break it off if you don't mind throwing the connector away) the wire should slide out easily.

Unstableiser

I usually just hack them to bits with pliers and add some blue-tack afterwards.

CattleRustler

does this "pin" method hold true for 3-Pin fan connectors too?

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mistashen

ok, just to make sure, the housing serves no purpose other than ease of plugging them in right? theres no other extra resistors in there

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lattyware

No, it's just a way of connecting them.

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