So after you finishing putting pins on the ends of the wires and have stuck them through the holes in the 40 pin adapters, someone discovers that the new control box works with reverse logic (ie, you must reverse the order of some of your wires). Hey, no problem. The pins will pop right out with this extractor tool!
Instructions:
Examine the adapter and locate the pin you wish to remove. Slide the extractor over the pin. This will fold back the pin’s barbs allowing you to extract the wire and its pin.
Reality:
Examine the adapter and locate the pin you wish to remove. Say your goodbyes now, because there’s no way you’re getting that thing out in one piece. I hope you brought spares. Slide the extractor into the nearest waste basket. This will save you some time. It’s useless. Seize the offending pin with a pair of pliers. This may fold back the barbs, or not, it doesn’t really matter. Twist violently until the pin breaks at its base. Helpful hint: If your fingers aren’t bleeding, you’re not using enough force! The wire should now pull easily from the hole. If not, stab with your pen. Cut back, re-strip, re-pin and place the pin in the proper hole. Should someone point out that the reversed wires are shorter than the others, stab them with your pen.
Anybody else notice that instructions don’t always fill in the fine details?
