[CentOS] died again

Wed Jan 15 21:45:14 UTC 2014
m.roth at 5-cent.us <m.roth at 5-cent.us>

Michael Hennebry wrote:
> Preparatory to removing the PSU, I've been disconnecting it.
> Those Molex things are tough.
> So far, the hardest one I've removed is the 20-pin connector from the MB.
> It took me days.
> The 4-pin connector on the MB is proving to be harder.
> The receptacle seems to be more firmly attached to the plug than to th MB.
> I've tried getting a small screwdriver between the pieces and twisting,
> but the plastic gives before anything else.
> Just getting the screwdriver into such cramped quarters was difficult.
>
> I'm considering cutting the wires and splicing on another receptacle.
> I'd like a better idea.
> Any suggestions?

Try reading glasses or a magnifying glass (I needed the former). Then find
the plastic tab that locks the things in place, and push the other end to
release.

       mark