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So I have a molex connector that has loose pins every time I go to plug it into something it feels like I could push the pins out the but they never go quite that far...it powers LEDs so if I can get it plugged it It should never get yanked on againit doesn't have to be perfect but some help to stabilize it would be nice.  All help I have found to fix has resulted in pages that basically say well you should really fix that :P

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If possible hold the wires going into the connector as straight as possible and just try and angle it it.

Molex can be a major bitch at times.

I've had to do this quite a few times at work.

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hold the wires straight while plugging it in

if this doesnt work try wiggling the wires in circles as you slowly apply pressure and push it in

its just the pins loose in the connector and they arent lining up

 

if you push too hard yes you could push the pins out

this is why molex connectors suck and are getting phased out

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