Use a crimp pin removal tool to work with pin connectors.
There are a variety of products that have multiple pin connectors. Many times it is more efficient to replace the cable than to replace a bent pin. However, there are occasions when it is simpler to replace a bad pin instead of the cable. An example of this would be electronic billboards. These signs use several multi-pin connections. If a pin is damaged it must be removed for the repairs to be made. A crimp pin removal tool must be used to remove the pin without causing further damage to the cable.
Dual Ended
The dual ended crimp pin removal tool provides the technician with two different size ends to remove pins. This can be a great advantage when removing more than one size of crimped pin. This allows the technician to carry fewer tools and still complete the repairs. The dual ended crimp pin removal tool works by inserting the tool into the male part of the pin until the tool is snug and the pull the tool out. The pin will come out on the end of the dual ended tool.
Contact Removal
Female ends of crimped pins are most easily removed from the multi pin connector by using a contact removal tool. This tool works on the same concept of a wedge. The end of the tool is inserted into the end of the pin connector and the end of the contact removal tool is tapped on. Continue tapping until the pin pops out the back side of the multi pin connector.
Extraction Tool
There are different types of pin connectors. Some have several pins in the connector, others only a few. Some connectors are encased in a plastic housing and others are left exposed. When the pins of a pin connector are left exposed an extraction tool can be used to remove the pin from the connector. The extractor tool works similar to small pliers. It attaches to the end of the male pin that needs to be removed and is pulled out of the connector. The damaged pin can then be replaced by the new pin.
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