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How the heck do you unplug mini SAS 4i from SFF-8087 connector on the controller

Discussion in 'Storage & Backup' started by Riddick187, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Riddick187

    Riddick187 Member

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    I plugged em in, but now trying to unplug one and it won't budge. Tried pressing down on the lever similar to the one you find on SATA connectors but it won't budge. Tried pressing down the lever and another one adjacent to it, also nothing. Drives work, so they are connected properly but I need to unplug mini SAS 4i cable header as I am gonna use a different length cable. Controller is Areca 1880x
     
    Riddick187, Aug 18, 2011
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    never mind just did it, very weird locking mechanism must have been stuck or something.
     
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    all good, its the same on the HP microservers. i got so frustrated with mine i ripped the little metal latch out once i finally got it out.
     
    silentlightning, Aug 19, 2011
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    I got one out without braking anything, but gave up on the other. Unbelievably poor design for this latch. I understand it's made to lock on firmly so there is never a loose connection, but they could have put more thought into into. My controller is in a somewhat cramped place and taking these cables out is extremely strenuous.
     
    Riddick187, Aug 19, 2011
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    I got an email from "Bazz Bazzers" who wanted me to add his reply to this thread, so here we go:

    I just had this problem in 2018. I used a tiny flathead electronics screwdriver (5/64 inch, others should be fine) pressed gently in the center of the silver lever between cable connector body and metal housing on the card, then pressed in flathead slowly a bit toward the connector, then pried up very slightly while pulling on the connector body. Success three times in a row!
     
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  6. flu!d

    flu!d Motoring and Intel forum admin

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    I did this recently on an SAS9211-8i in my own PC, a screwdriver in the exact position described here worked a treat. Sometimes the clearance on the metal shrouding of the connector is so tight that you just can't press the tab on the connector down enough to release the locking mechanism.
     
    flu!d, Jun 8, 2018
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