Step-by-Step Guide: How to De-pin Connectors like a Pro

Ever found yourself needing to disassemble connectors to repair or replace cables, but unsure how to go about it ? This video is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to removing and depinning connectors.
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[@fredsalter1915]

Outstanding vid!!!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 👍

[@laurentbarre7887]

After having destroy several connectors, calming from several nervous breakdown, watching tons of dirty fingers videos of Guys trying to explain wath they dont really know, i finaly see inside this "bloody" plug AND undersdand how it works ! You have my respect for eternity and maybe more.........

[@50plusdad-uk]

I'm so glad you found this useful, I try to do videos that are helpful.👍👍

[@laurentbarre7887]

​@@50plusdad-uk from deep if m'y Heart thank you. FYI i'am on a Z1300 Kawasaki from 1981, doing some modification on the electric wiring. I can't say if these plugs will last 42 years like the kawa did (I bet no), i'am looking for waterproof connectors for the turn signals and some other lights i founded this kind quite serious, until i had to "unpin" when mistake in the colors...

[@50plusdad-uk]

@laurentbarre7887 these should work, z1300 6 cylinder beast no road bike for me at the moment, last one was a 97 rrv fireblade, keep seeing RG500's online wish I'd got one back when you could afford them. If only we knew then what we know now!

[@hamishahern2055]

every plug pin is different, i didn't learn anything from this video, because the pins I am stuck on, don't work anything like these.

[@bakedandsteaked]

I legit just fucking spazzed

[@Dougy_Fresh]

Dropped my fuel tank off my motorcycle, broke the fuel line connector and the electrical connector's locking tab that holds the plug to the fuel pump. Didn't trust it to stay in place. Used Google image search to find similar connectors. Then image searched the proper ($85) plug end only to find it on Amazon for $14. Bought a pin tool kit like you have for $9. Watched your video, confirming what I expected I needed to do. Good angles and detail, especially the cutaway which was useful to explain to my friend what needed to be done. $23 saved me from replacing an expensive harness and hours of labor.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thats cool, I'm glad you found it useful 👍

[@EdmundBB]

ive been on youtube for hours. your video explained to me how pins are held in place and because of the connector cut in half, i was able to understand how to pull pins from a 16pin green andriod car head terminal and from the small canbus connector, just because you explained how the locking mechanism works. Thank you

[@50plusdad-uk]

It's always easy once you can see how it works, glad it's helpful to you 😀👍

[@madeljacky]

It has already been said but i agree that this is the best video i have ever seen showing how you remove the wires from electrical connectors, the cut away plugs and the clear focused camera was excellent. Thank you sir for making it because it has helped me greatly.

[@50plusdad-uk]

I'm really happy you liked it 😊 I didn't have a tripod at that point so had to prop my phone up with bits of wood and tape.

[@bsteimel]

Great Vid. The first person to really explain it with the dissections.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks im glad you liked it 😊

[@corythickett1745]

Excellent video! This is, by far, one of the best videos explaining how these plugs work! Thank you!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks im so glad you liked it 😊

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

A Phenomenally well executed video and thoroughly explaining pinned connections and depinning connections. Thanks a lot.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it 😊

[@roberthayes5037]

Absolutely the best pin connector video ever. Thank you for such a thorough explanation.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@michaelwhitehead1373]

So I spent about $70 for some connectors and tools, Took a deep breath and started working on depinning some wires before I attack the beast and ruin a wiring harness in my car. Thanks for the detailed description of the hammer and how to engage lifting up motion. It worked, removed three pins. It is going to take a bit to develop the right touch. Visualizing that hammer and you lifting up helped. Thanks.

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem happy to help. Takes lots of pictures before you start always good to have a backup 😄

[@spelunkerd]

About ten years ago I thought about doing this video, but I didn't have the close focus gear or motivation to do it. You've come along and raised the bar, with surprisingly good editing and technical skill. Worth the sub, for sure.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, not bad for a 5yr old galaxy s9.😃👍

[@Spitfireseven]

This was pretty good. Speeding through things without the real closeups that you need doesn't help. At the beginning that can leave someone wanting as far as real detail. The last part where you took the Dremel and cut the connector for a lateral peak at the inside was great. Anybody that didn't understand what was going on from there was never gonna figure this out. I had the professional keys to get the connector out and it was still a bit of a challenge to get the wire out. I did get it and your video was the guidance I needed to get it out. 😊 This is a great video. Just a little more detail at the beginning for goober like me would pay off bigtime. Thanks again.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for the tips, I'm still trying to figure out what sort of carrot to dangle at the beginning without revealing too much of the punchline. it's a work in progress..😀👍

[@SmokeyBananas]

I watched so many videos trying to figure out how to do this for my exhaust valve wiring harness because I want to put heatproof wrap on it but didn't want to cut the harness. Thank you for making such a good video which explains it so well!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks I'm so pleased you found it useful. 😁👍

[@tiberiulaurian7408]

Thanks a lot for creating and sharing this video. Best explanation I’ve seen for how to use those electrical connectors. I was struggling with using GM connectors for my dirt bike tail lights and found this nice video with cutaways. Thanks!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Glad it helped 👍 thanks for watching

[@train4905]

Wow absolutely awsome video sir.the reason i say this,is that by the very fact of you slicing open the respectice plug and socket,ive finally been able to see how these actually lock,thanku😊

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem thanks for watching 👍

[@Snowchris1]

Thank you for taking the time showing the cutouts!!!! Amazing help. Best

[@50plusdad-uk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elfnetdesigns702]

I have done this countless times in IT and RF Telcom and I have both bought and fabricated extraction tools

[@50plusdad-uk]

It's one of those things that once you see how it all goes together it's easy to pull apart, I made a tool from a key ring loop on another video fits perfectly.

[@amittyagiat80]

Clear camera focus on the connectors and depinnining well demonstrated 👍

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 👍

[@1967RTMOPAR]

Good video, i Like the cut down connectors for a detailed explanation 👍

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@K4rt80y]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing us a cutaway. Seeing how it works is key to understanding.

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem, once you see what's going on in there it makes it easier to get them apart.

[@winniewotsit4452]

Thanks for making this video. Really helpful to see what's going on within the connector shells - particularly the orientation of the locking tabs. Cheers.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, Glad you liked it.

[@babaoreally8220]

Specialized tools are available for different types of these connectors,but I have fabricated several different ones from slivers of stainless sheet and old paint brush handles.Looks like you have a nice compact set for round pin Amphenol connectors.This is so much better than splicing a new pigtailed one onto the original wiring.

[@50plusdad-uk]

They came with a trim tool set that I got, seem to be as good as any others I've used.

[@babaoreally8220]

@@50plusdad-uk They look nice ,and much more compact than the individual handle set we used.Those are the only ones I don’t have an extractor for,but haven’t had the need for many years.

[@50plusdad-uk]

I'm the same but you never know. 👍

[@babaoreally8220]

@@50plusdad-uk Yeah,I remember that one time,several times.LOL.

[@TheDervMan]

That was really useful, especially the cut away 👌🏻🔧

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks, I thought it would be useful to see inside. 🙂👍

[@TheDervMan]

@@50plusdad-uk I use those SuperSeal connectors when adding electrical stuff to the bike. Problem is, I do it so rarely I can never remember which way round the connector goes in! I need to print off your image and stick it on the garage wall 😎

[@50plusdad-uk]

It's easy really if it does not click in with gentle pressure just rotate 180 degrees and try again. Most connectors you can see where it needs to sit ie horizontal or vertical just flip it until it clicks in.

[@stevenbowyer8816]

Very good(best) explanation of depinning an electrical connector.need more views and likes to get to the front of watch list

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😁

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching, Hopefully this makes repairing wiring a little bit easier for you😊 please subscribe to help grow the channel👍👍

[@7eis]

Very useful. I'm trying to diagnose a powerbank that won't charge from AC power and wanted to use the solar power cable to troubleshoot. This helped me disassemble the weatherproof plugs without mauling them too bad

[@50plusdad-uk]

Great, glad you liked it 👍

[@cristhoferpalacios8111]

Excellent video!! Explain it with dissections!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@seraphandseraphin7082]

Thanks fir the detailed explanation and demonstration, its gonna help meout right now.

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍thanks for watching 👍

[@jeffobi1023]

Excellent tutorial!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@黃翔榆-y9v]

感恩了解，謝謝分享！

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching, 感謝您的觀看

[@luckyguy600]

Thanks, it all helps when your in a bind with a corroded connector/ and no light/ in a tough spot.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Been there, I feel your pain 😁

[@Rocketman88002]

You can buy extractors and inserters for the connectors you work on most frequently. But, in a pinch your idea is good.😊

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😁👍

[@Auctor137]

Very very good video, thanks a lot for explaining and showing everything in such detail! Will use some of these connectors on my bike soon :)

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks good luck with your bike.👍

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

[@50plusdad-uk]

Happy to, thanks for watching 🙂

[@DeShawn1979]

Great video and the music is the best!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching, The track is called "Problem" by @reececrawford hes got other similar style songs, have a listen to "me vs you" and "motion", www.youtube.com/@reececrawford/videos Let me know what you think

[@bobpx]

depinning is the most frustrating task, nice cut away to show the different types of locks used

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 👍

[@dima.english]

Thank you! A really helpful lesson.

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍

[@asarcik]

Great and detailing tip ! thanx

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thank you !

[@pl1678]

I couldn't manage to remove the red securing clamp of the female part of the connector. Sadly you don't show this. Is it necessary to remove the clamp in order to insert the contacts?

[@50plusdad-uk]

Sorry I left it out in the edit, it is fidley you can try a using a paperclip with a small hook on the end or small screwdrivers to wiggle it out after a couple you'll get a feel for it, but it is a test of patience, take your time it will come out.👍

[@kadensmith5586]

So glad someone asked

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍

[@50plusdad-uk]

I've added a video on getting the red lock off hopefully it will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moCkXp-eg7yYfc0

[@shnma5]

Thanks dad! :) Great video

[@50plusdad-uk]

🤣 no problem thanks for watching 👍

[@yhird]

Magnificent video! Thank you very much for sharing. Cheers. Subscribed.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊 so glad you liked it.

[@fastaddicts5273]

Thanks great video

[@50plusdad-uk]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@Olive-oilien]

Great video

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@andycampbell4102]

Great video. Really informative .

[@50plusdad-uk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jstcraig]

Have you considered adding the JAE connectors to this video

[@50plusdad-uk]

I didn't have any to cut up, but from memory they are similar in design.

[@JD.Martin]

Very good explanation but could you give more information about the male side of the antom contractor? I'm trying to depin one and the red plastic lock won't disengage. It moves about a mm or two but not enough to release the pin.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Have you seen this other video I posted it might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/moCkXp-eg7yYfc0 I tried to show how to remove it with different tools.

[@JD.Martin]

@@50plusdad-uk I'll take a look thank you.

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem 👍

[@aply467]

Helped a lot ty

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍

[@Mundzir7]

Thanks

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching 🙂👍👍

[@vincentwang863]

thanks for your vedio.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it 😊

[@Crocodonkey]

Thanks mate😊

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem thanks 👍

[@kramerdesignco]

thank you.

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem thanks for watching 😁👍

[@lazroo]

Question / Advice . So I accidentally damaged a connector for a car at the base ( where the wire goes into the plastic housing ) Would it be possible to pry open the little metal sleeve , remove the cut wire, and simply insert the remainder of the good wire back into the metal sleeve and squeeze it tight again then insert ???

[@50plusdad-uk]

Yes I've done this when I couldn't get a replacement, be really careful opening up the terminal just enough to get the wire out use a brad or small watchmakers screwdriver, then put the new wire in, I find it best to solder as well because opening up the terminal can weaken the metal and cause a loose crimp but don't make the solder too big or it won't fit back in the connector. Good luck 👍

[@lazroo]

THANKYOU !!!! I cannot solder lol black tape it is

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem hope it works out. 🙂👍

[@niconine268]

Thanks been hoping for this

[@50plusdad-uk]

Your welcome 🙂

[@kinnellian]

Excellent. About to replace an OBD port with a wrecked pin (and one loose one) After hours of trying, I could not remove the pins at all, and ended up drilling the worst one out! I thought I'd be into cutting all the wires and crimping on replacement pins for the new block. I might just get away with doing a single pin and releasing the rest - you may just have saved me from torching the vehicle 👍🍺 *I have to wonder though, what situation designers had in mind? Do people really remove harnesses and use them to swing from trees at the weekend, remove tree stumps, tow horse boxes? Couplings seem to be severely overengineered - I bet it was the Germans... "In zis scenario, der driver he is hanging die shoppink tasche of many dunkel biers from das wiring harness und driving up a shteep and rocky berg - den coupling is out coming - die automobile ist kranken, dem tasche is fallen, und alles bottles gebroken - ist catastrophe! Telefon Deutsches Institut für Normung- Schnell! Rasch!" 😉

[@50plusdad-uk]

🙂👍 glad you don't need to torch it now 🤣

[@mtridgee11]

thank you

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem 😊

[@montyparks734]

I have a regular 3 pin box connector and a 2 pin on my tractor and the box has a little latch on the inside to catch the a hole on the pin like the latch you are showing but my box is different. my box is old and crumbling apart, my pins connected to the wire is in great shape. My question is what type of 2 and 3 pin box do I need to replace my bad ones.my box is the square type with a push on the out side to release the male side from the female side like those on most vehicles. all the ones I see are the type where the pin has a little piece that sticks up to latch in box. I need the latch in the box. What do they call this type of box----Thank you

[@50plusdad-uk]

It's hard to say as there are so many types, as it's old it might not be available any more and cheaper/easier to just replace the whole thing pins and all.

[@montyparks734]

@@50plusdad-uk Thank you for the reply

[@50plusdad-uk]

@montyparks734 👍

[@nuclearkamikaze]

Life saver

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@terryh8421]

First class post!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@zoomzoomiez]

I have bought the first one 2 pin waterproof… you did the demo on but mine just won’t release? Do the cheap ones come apart?

[@50plusdad-uk]

most of these type of connectors work in the same way, as long as you have the lock off (if fitted) you just need to lift the little hammer or peg away from the terminal and gently pull the cable out. Depending on the type you have some locks pull out the end and others release from the side and might just need to be held in. reply with make and part number if you can and i'll take a look to see what's going on with yours.

[@careyautorepairs]

Very good video brother.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks glad yo liked it 😁

[@goranslava843]

Great video totally get it now! Struggled with this shit for so long

[@50plusdad-uk]

Glad it helped

[@alancovington4851]

brilliant

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@nataliegasque8349]

1:20 THANK YOU ....THANK YOU ....THANK YOU! 😁

[@50plusdad-uk]

No problem glad you liked it 👍

[@Kart31Racer]

Where do you buy replacement pins?

[@50plusdad-uk]

If you know the size search amazon for pin connectors. (possibly 1.5mm)

[@andy_matheus1905]

nice 👍🏻

[@50plusdad-uk]

thanks 👍

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

EXCELLENT!

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 👍👍

[@matthewhairston2910]

The problem with all of these connectors used in the auto industry is there is no standard. Basically they should all be similar and they are not. Every manufacturer has their way of manufacturing connectors. The locking mechanisms suck! and the connectors are all plastic and become brittle and break very easily over time when disturbed. This video is easy because the connectors are new and not in the vehicle. This all becomes way more complicated when there is no room to work.

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍

[@predragbalorda]

Yes but before any of that, you absolutely must know what type of connector you're dealing with in order to determine what type of detent mechanism it uses. Otherwise you'll spend hours on end and usually destroy either the jacket or the pin. Ask me how I know.

[@50plusdad-uk]

I feel your pain, it's even better when you're upside down elbows deep in dashboard trying to feel what you can't see 🤣

[@Isaac-bg7bo]

👍

[@50plusdad-uk]

🙂

[@ohsasho5865]

I have been doing this wrong for many years.

[@50plusdad-uk]

😁👍

[@HandmadeTool-zv9io]

iliked

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍👍

[@glowstone9848]

Good job but music is annoying

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊 I'm working on it

[@Juise187]

noice

[@50plusdad-uk]

Thanks 😊

[@fernandohood5542]

A++++++++++++

[@50plusdad-uk]

👍😊

[@dickstagnone2765]

Thank You. I got mine out using a tine on my table fork.

[@50plusdad-uk]

Nice 😄👍