Re: Broken Mini-SAS cable removal?

[Eric Litvin <eric () lumaoptics net>]

Joe’s response is spot on. I would also suggest you look at the “latching finger” mechanism on a spare,  then apply 
some of the techniques Joe suggests. 

Eric 
Luma optics 


 

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> On Apr 23, 2021, at 8:27 AM, Joe Klein <joe.klein () mischoice com> wrote:
>
> Try shim stock or a feeler gauge between the plug and socket to work the latching fingers. This isn't something that 
> I've tried specifically in this case. 
>
> You might need to put a notch in the stock or feeler gauge so that you can work the fingers from the backside. Kinda 
> like that old trick of using a credit card to prise a door latch, except this should work since there's no deadlatch. 
> :)
>
> You might also try gently twisting a small screwdriver or spudger stick between the plug and socket too to increase 
> the gap between the socket and plug. 
>
> -joe
>
> From: NANOG <nanog-bounces+joe.klein=mischoice.com () nanog org> On Behalf Of Ryland Kremeier
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 09:31
> To: nanog () nanog org
> Subject: Broken Mini-SAS cable removal?
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> Anyone here have experience removing a mini-SAS cable when the plastic tab has broken off? Tried checking online but 
> couldn't find anything.
>
> Thank you,
> -- Ryland