Molex Connector Repair Procedure - Xerox 8850 Service Manual

Molex Connector Repair Procedure

Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to show the approved method of repair or replacement of the
wire terminals in either the Pin Housing Connectors or the Socket Housing Connectors without
damaging them.
The Molex connectors will break easily. Use only approved tools and procedures when extract-
ing modules or terminals, or resetting the terminal locking tabs.
Items Required
600T1825 Extraction Tool
Procedure
1. (Figure 1): Familiarize yourself with the Molex Extraction Tool components.
This hook is used to reform the lock-
ing tab on the pin before inserting the
pin into the connector
This protruding tab is
used to release the
This protruding tab is used to
locking tabs on the
release the locking tabs on
pins when the individ-
the pins while the individual
ual module connec-
module connectors remain in
tors are removed from
the housing
the housing
Figure 1 Molex Extraction Tool Components
General Procedures
Molex Connector Repair Procedure
CAUTION
Flat tabs
Extender
These flat tabs and
extender are used to
remove the individual
module connectors from
within the housing
Note the location of the individual module connectors in the housing before removing them.
This will ensure that they are reinstalled correctly after the repair to the terminals is complete.
Failure to position the individual connectors correctly will cause the Printer to malfunction,
causing damage.
Use caution when forcing the housing body away from the module connector. Too much force
could cause damage to the housing body.
2. (Figure 2): Remove the individual module connectors from the housing.
4
Remove the module connec-
tors from the housing body
3
Ensure that
the tabs on the
housing are
moved clear of
the module
connectors
Module connectors
Figure 2 Removing the Module Connectors
NOTE: Insert the Extractor Tab until the face of the tool is flush with the connector housing.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
1
Insert the Extractor Tool
between the housing and
the individual module
connectors
2
Force the housing body
away from the module
connectors while per-
forming the step 3
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