Can anyone identify this connector and how to disconnect the wires?

Realbax

Realbax

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Hi . I'm modding a fluence spydrx plus unit and need to disconnect the driver from the board. The are using a connector that I'm unfamiliar with. Could someone tell me what this is called for future reference and how I disconnect the wires? Thank you

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TrippleDip

TrippleDip

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Realbax said:
Hi . I'm modding a fluence spydrx plus unit and need to disconnect the driver from the board. The are using a connector that I'm unfamiliar with. Could someone tell me what this is called for future reference and how I disconnect the wires? Thank you

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Not sure what the connector is called, but I'm pretty sure you can just slide the wires out vertically (up, away from the board) and slide new ones in the same way.
 
Realbax

Realbax

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Ok. I'll give it a shot. I had been looking for a spot that would retract the little blades or safely spread them enough to remove them. I'll try and pull the wires straight back up and hopefully it works. Thank you for your quick response
 
TrippleDip

TrippleDip

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Realbax said:
Ok. I'll give it a shot. I had been looking for a spot that would retract the little blades or safely spread them enough to remove them. I'll try and pull the wires straight back up and hopefully it works. Thank you for your quick response
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np, it looks like the same slide in connectors you see in the spin type lamp switches where you just clamp the switch over the wire and the connector cuts through the sheilding into the core.

If you reattach the same wires I would shorten them a bit, or use a different spot on the wire if possible.
 
Realbax

Realbax

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TrippleDip said:
np, it looks like the same slide in connectors you see in the spin type lamp switches where you just clamp the switch over the wire and the connector cuts through the sheilding into the core.

If you reattach the same wires I would shorten them a bit, or use a different spot on the wire if possible.
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When try to remove the wires the whole board pulls up. There doesn't seem to be any give or play with them. I'll try a few variations see what can I done without breaking.
 
Renfro

Renfro

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It will take significant pressure to seat a new wire and I imagine there is a special tool for that. You may be better off cutting the wires and leaving pig tails.
 
GBAUTO

GBAUTO

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^^ agreed
That looks like the wiring connectors used on trailer light wiring. You'll need to use a small probe/stylus to get under the wire and pry it out of the connector. Not what I'd want to use for permanent connections.
 
xtsho

xtsho

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That's a Wire-to-Board insulation displacement connector. Like others have said you should be able to just pry it up. Don't pull on the wires.

https://www.mouser.com/new/avx/avxidcconnectors/



Renfro said:
It will take significant pressure to seat a new wire and I imagine there is a special tool for that. You may be better off cutting the wires and leaving pig tails.
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You may be better off with this suggestion. You could damage the board if you're not careful.
 
xtsho

xtsho

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I meant you should be able to pry/work the wires out of the connector not pry the entire connector up.
 
Realbax

Realbax

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Pig tails it is boys ..not going to risk any issues with the board . Thank you all for your time and effort. Much appreciated
 
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