Release 24 pin ATX connector from mobo

[gordongates]

Hello everyone! Happy New Year!!

I am trying to replace the standard 300 watt power supply in my HP m7350n computer. It looks like I can handle it, except I am worried about the 24 pin connector that attaches to the motherboard (P5LP-LE). I don't want to break anything, and it doesn't want to release when I press on it and try pulling. I am tempted to use a tiny screwdriver, but that feels like a bad move.

Any hints?

The new 430 watt supply has a 20 plus 4 connector. This just attaches like the 24 pin connector but in two parts (right?)

Thanks, Gordon

 

[Tmagic650]

Yes just break away the 4 extra pins, using anything you have

 

[kimsland]

Yes they are sometimes really stuck
You need to release the side connector (just squeeze it)
And really pull (maybe a little wiggle - not you the connector !)

Don't use a tiny screwdriver (you know it's going break something)
It's all about muscle !

20 pin plus 4 pin go together if your M/B is 24pin