Disconnecting PSU from Floppy - STUCK!

[almostjesus]

Hey guys, first time here on the forums. Hello!

I'm trying to replace my PSU and I've disconnected every cable except the one plugged into the floppy drive. It's a small white 4-pin I believe and it just won't come out..I've even applied a little strength which I'm not supposed to do. It just won't come out.

Is there a special technique or method in removing it?

Thanks!

 

[Computer Head]

Should just come out. No special trick. Try wobbling it out to loosen it up without damaging the connector on the floppy drive.

 

[almostjesus]

Nope..still stuck

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

wobble it left to right. actually what kinda specs you got? if its a newer system floppy drives arent that necessary you can just take it out

 

[almostjesus]

Tried it..here take a look I made a short video on it.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3Q1xXDHSQ

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

chances are the cables arent gonna come out of the little white piece. i would just grab the cables and give a good yank

 

[JogaBonito1502]

If you can grab the sides, just pull with increasing strength until it comes out. I'm sure it won't be damaged.

 

[LukaszR1]

definitely looks stuck lol.

my question is....do you really need a floppy drive?? like i know a lot of newer computers these days don't come with them. I say you just take it out all together.

 

[Computer Head]

definitely looks stuck lol.

my question is....do you really need a floppy drive?? like i know a lot of newer computers these days don't come with them. I say you just take it out all together.

Well even if the OP wanted to do that, it would leave an empty bay in the case unless he had a bay cover. If you can't get it out with your hands, I've noticed in my experiences that a pair of needle-nose pliers will do wonders. Just grab onto the white connector and wiggle it out.

 

[LukaszR1]

Well even if the OP wanted to do that, it would leave an empty bay in the case unless he had a bay cover. If you can't get it out with your hands, I've noticed in my experiences that a pair of needle-nose pliers will do wonders. Just grab onto the white connector and wiggle it out.

needle nose is a great idea...i didn't think of that. yeah true it would leave an empty bay...but i am sure he could come up with a way to block it.