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As much as I enjoy the idea of spending $40 on tools that I'll probably never use again, I'm looking for a different solution.

So, does anyone have some tips and tricks they'd like to share for getting the pesky pins out for a sleeving job? Any help is appriciated.

 

Thanks

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the best cheapO solution I've seen is to use two staples bent straight.

 

That is tough slow and aggravating. I got a pin extractor from Allied Electronics for $22 and I'm very glad I did. Even with the tool they can be a pain.

 

Just my 2C.

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I find staples bend easily,and you dont have control i use seringe needles that i've filed the very pointy tip and since they're stainless surgical steel they bend but very sturdy ;)

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Not sure about the ATX connector (I don't want to take it off my board and disable my computer for those 2 minutes), but you can remove Molex wires with a long tip pen, straight paper clip, or really small screwdriver

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