The force needed to add/remove those depends on the variance built into the connectors. They are not all of the same exact size, only very, very close to the spec size.
Because of that variance, some need more force to plug/unplug them.
This means that the only way to avoid bending/breaking is by doing it very, very carefully.
You can nudge them back and forth while pulling them apart by hand so they slide off a little one one side then a little on the other until they come loose.
If you just try to pry them off by brute force you're likely to bend pins like that or even worth, break the boards.
You can also try to use something like a flat screwdriver to help trying to separate the connectors if you're careful enough and it'll help. Don't just jam a screwdriver in there and twist all over. You heed to be gentle.
It goes without saying, you need to do this when all power has been cut off.
Because of that variance, some need more force to plug/unplug them.
This means that the only way to avoid bending/breaking is by doing it very, very carefully.
You can nudge them back and forth while pulling them apart by hand so they slide off a little one one side then a little on the other until they come loose.
If you just try to pry them off by brute force you're likely to bend pins like that or even worth, break the boards.
You can also try to use something like a flat screwdriver to help trying to separate the connectors if you're careful enough and it'll help. Don't just jam a screwdriver in there and twist all over. You heed to be gentle.
It goes without saying, you need to do this when all power has been cut off.
Statistics: Posted by memjr — Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:37 pm