These are the tools required to remove most power connectors in our computers. These tools are intended for removing the pins from the ready made connectors.
(From Xmod International)


 

Male Molex Power Connector

Male Molex Extractor (PE-XM01) This is a useful tool for removing the pins from male molex power connectors.

Female Molex Power Connector

Female Molex Extractor (PE-XF01) This is a useful tool for removing the pins from female molex power connectors. Female Molex Extractor (Base Series) (PE-FB) This is a useful tool for removing the pins from female molex power connectors. This is a cheaper alternative compared to the above.

Floppy & Fan 3-Pin Power Connector

Floppy and Fan Extractor (PE-34) This is a tool needed to remove the pins from male floppy 6-pin power connectors and fan 3-pin connector.

Auxiliary Power Connector

Auxiliary Extractor (PE-6) This is a tool needed to remove the pins from male Auxiliary 6-pin power connectors.

ATX & P4 Power Connector

ATX Extractor (PE-20) This is the tool needed to replace ATX connector blocks, and will work on 20-pin and the P4 4-pin ATX power connectors.

Before I proceed, it’s important to take note not to ever mix up the arrangement of the pins when inserting them back into the connectors. Don’t blame us if everything ends up in smoke. Insert once, check twice. You have been warned.



Male Molex Extractor (PE-XM01) and Female Molex Extractor (PE-XF01)
 

These two premium molex extractors are made out of metal which feels pretty solid and durable. Because of the size differences of the female molex pins and the male molex pins two separate tools have to be used for their respective gender. There is also a universal molex extractor produced by Xmod which can be used on both the male and female molex but we don’t have it for review. Removing the pins are a pretty straightforward affair of putting the tool into the pin and pressing the top to push out the pin. This is so much faster and simpler than the old way of removing them using pins.

Female Molex Extractor (Base Series) (PE-FB)
 

This tool is a cheaper alternative to the female molex extractor above. Although made out of plastic instead of metal, it does its job just as well as its more expensive counterpart.

Floppy and Fan 3-Pin Extractor (PE-34)

 

This tool is designed to remove the floppy power connector and the 3-pin fan connector. The 4 prongs are designed to remove all four or three pins of the two connectors at one go but I prefer to take them out one by one instead and insert them into their new connectors so that I don’t accidentally mix them up (particularly the 3-pin fan connector). To remove the pins u just need to press it into the exposed holes where the pins are and pull them out. Be sure to bend the pin notches back out again to prevent the pins coming off the connectors when you insert them back in. This tool is handy when you need to remove all the pins all at once but if you remove them one by one, the use of a simple pin will do the job.

Auxiliary Extractor (PE-6)

 

This is a simple tool designed for removing the 6-pin auxiliary connector. I used to remove this connector using hair pins but this tool is somehow much easier and smoother to use than the hair pin which needs more effort. Just push the tool into the smaller hole and pull put the pin.

ATX and P4 Connector Extractor (PE-20)
 

This tool is designed for removing the ATX 20-pin and P4 4-pin power connectors. Among all the tools in the lineup, this is the hardest tool to use! Perhaps it’s because my Antec PSU has pretty tight connectors. Nevertheless, I managed to terminate one of these tools while trying to remove one of the pins. The two prongs of this tool are pretty fragile so be careful not to induce too much force when you are trying to push the tool in. I managed to break one of mine because the tool went sideways bending one prong and breaking the other.
 

The pin design of the ATX connector and the P4 connector are the same. Insert the two prongs into the outer two sides of the square metal pin of the connector. (Not into the middle of the square pin.) Carefully push the tool straight into the connector housing and be careful not to use too much force. You will feel a slight block when you push the tool in and with a little extra force it will go in further. This is normally a sign that you can pull out the pin gently. And I mean gently because it is possible to pull the wires out of the pins! (Fortunately that didn’t happen to me.) If the pin doesn’t come out, wriggle the tool around inside again. The tool may not have been fully inserted. After a few tries you will get the hang of it. Other alternatives to use are hair pins and bigger stapler bullets (smaller ones are useless). You can check the guide on how to remove the ATX connector using stapler bullets HERE. Be sure to label all the wires to make sure you don’t screw up! Once again, check twice! Otherwise, you may end up with some fireworks.



Conclusion

Xmod International has brought to us a pretty good combination of tools to ease the life of us modders. These high quality tools are not common around. Although some tools can easily be substituted with items like hair pins, they are still preferred to the traditional method. Well frankly, I really appreciate these tools. Kudos to Xmod.


Pros:
* Most tools are very easy and straightforward to use
* A lot easier than the traditional use of pins and miscellaneous “tools”
* Good quality construction

Cons:
* Just a tad Expensive