Help with broken IDE connector on DVD Drive

juancdg 2008-02-10 09:33:43 UTC #1

Hi to all, I got a big problem when I was changing my IDE cable, the connector has been stuck on my DVDRW drive and I don't know how to remove it from the drive because I may break the pins of the IDE connection of the drive, do you have any idea how to remove the connector from the drive without damaging the pins? Many Thanks!

geno888 2008-02-10 09:50:23 UTC #2

I suggest to carefully (and with a lot of patience) to use this tool (sorry I’m not able to translate correctly the name) :o.

The connector should be removed with no problems

Alternatively, you can use a couple of flat edge screwdrivers, one on each end to gently push out the connector.

juancdg 2008-02-10 11:03:30 UTC #3

Thank you geno888. I tried using two flat screwdrivers and carefully removed the connector.

geno888 2008-02-10 11:18:15 UTC #4

You’re welcome

jhtalisman 2008-02-10 17:53:00 UTC #5

Hey Geno, that tool you can’t translate are called pliers.

geno888 2008-02-11 07:03:14 UTC #6

[QUOTE=jhtalisman;1997495]Hey Geno, that tool you can’t translate are called pliers.[/QUOTE]

oops :o

Thanks I wasn’t able to find it in the dictionary