RE: Broken Mini-SAS cable removal?

[Ryland Kremeier <rkremeier () barryelectric com>]

Hit the wrong reply button before, but we were able to get it removed by unscrewing the top latch and removing that 
first at an angle. Then the connector was able to be pulled straight out. Plastic was very thin on the pull tab and it 
snapped without much resistance.

Thank you,
-- Ryland

From: Eric Litvin<mailto:eric () lumaoptics net>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 10:49 AM
To: Joe Klein<mailto:joe.klein () mischoice com>
Cc: nanog () nanog org<mailto:nanog () nanog org>
Subject: Re: Broken Mini-SAS cable removal?

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