crimp-on D-sub pin removal

[Dennis Boone]

 > I am somewhat flummoxed- I have a 8-pin modular to DB-25 adaptor that I
 > need to move some pins on to make if functional with a 3B2 machine, but
 > looking at the unused connector positions I can't figure out what the
 > retention device is for the installed pins to remove them. It doesn't
 > look like a Molex-style clip coming from the pin (2 pins are uninserted)
 > and there doesn't seem to be any catches molded into the plastic.

 > Any pointers on how to pull these pins with standard garage tools?

Only if your garage comes standard with the D-series pin puller tool. :)

If you've seen the tool for some variant of molex connector, you've seen
the principle: a thin-walled split tube which slides down around the
pin, inside the socket, and shoves the plastic retainer bits out of the
way.

For a picture:

    http://www.tecratools.com/product1199.html

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