How to Disconnect Vertical Tab Connector from PCB – Repair Guide

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I'm trying to replace a PCB, but I can't figure out how to unplug these connectors. They seem to be a "quick connect" style. I've tried tugging on them and wiggling them, but they won't come off. There's a little bump that fits into the hole on the vertical tab that's holding them in. I've also tried to get a small screwdriver under the strip of metal that the bump is on, but there isn't really room to get it under. How can I unplug these connections without breaking them? Breaking the PCB is probably okay, since it's apparently already broken (and that's why I'm replacing it).

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Best Answer

Those are commonly called Faston(tm), quick-connect, or tab connectors.

They often require significant force to remove (unless you want them to stay connected, in which case they will fall off).

If a staight pull will not disconnect them, and you are able to get something under the end of the female connector, you may be able to pry the female connector up a bit to make removal easier.