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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:18 am
by Alain Benoit
In the above case the pins need to be extracted. This cannot be done without a special extraction tool.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:20 am
by Alain Benoit
Here is a closeup of the tip which can be replaced for a mere $60 U.S. .

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:23 am
by Alain Benoit
Here a pin is being extracted.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:27 am
by Alain Benoit
You will notice that the extraction tool has to be FULLY inserted before depressing the plunger in order to function properly. Failure to do so can easilly damage the pins.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:29 am
by Alain Benoit
ELCO/EDAC connectors are available in 20, 38, 56, 90 and 120 pin formats. Did I mention that they are a Canadian invention!

Well this was fun and I hope to do it again soon.

PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:05 am
by oddioguy
Outstanding job, man.

PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:05 pm
by Alain Benoit
Does that mean I get the award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellence?