Cant reach my cpu 8pin connector

[Sor98]

I can’t reach my cpu connector cause of two heatsinks, any tips on how to remove?

[mariushm]

The clip is on the back side of the connector. Press the clip and pull on the cable while the clip is pressed (hold all wires together)

 

You could also insert your fingers through that opening on the back side panel.

[Sor98]

Well yeah I can’t pull it cause of the heatsink, I can’t even reach the clip to push it down

[whispous]

Take off the other side panel so you can fit your fingers through that hole to press the clip in.

[Sor98]

Finger is too big

[Poinkachu]

23 minutes ago, Sor98 said:

Finger is too big

Your finger is more than 2cm thick I see.

[whispous]

42 minutes ago, Sor98 said:

Finger is too big

Then you're doing disassembly.

[OhioYJ]

1 hour ago, Sor98 said:

Well yeah I can’t pull it cause of the heatsink, I can’t even reach the clip to push it down

Isn't that backwards. There shouldn't be anything for it to clip onto on that side of the connector. You should be able to just pull it out right? Or is it hung up on the heatsink?

 

I've never seen one installed that way.

[Alex Atkin UK]

58 minutes ago, Sor98 said:

Finger is too big

You're overthinking it, thumb on the left, forefinger on the clip and then slightly wiggle left and right.  Needing to use the cable to help pull is normal, the trick is to use your thumb on the left of the plug to make sure you aren't putting all the force on the cable.

Also given the 8 pin plug is split, you can try pulling out just half it at a time.  Its rarely easy, especially holding the clip open while doing all this, but removing the heatsink is absolutely not the way to go.

[PDifolco]

2 hours ago, Sor98 said:

Well yeah I can’t pull it cause of the heatsink, I can’t even reach the clip to push it down

remove the heatsink then

[manikyath]

flathead screwdriver to reach for the latch, and tug (gently) on the cable to get it out.

[Sor98]

just destroyed the case, worked fine too! thanks guys