What's this called and how can I find a replacement. Note the missing leg that's why I have to replace it, the bottom pins are thinner than the top ones. I prefer Farnell. Many thanks. Ruler is in cm/mm and I know I placed it wrong but you might figure the distance between the pins anyway.
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Can't find anything on farnell uk on this denomination. Could you provide a link on farnell or mouser?
This seem to be the right thing: 2.54mm Male Pin Header 2x10 Pins 5.5mm Rounded (Unit) - Audiophonics if I shorten it to 10pin
I think it's kind of hard to find these on distributors websites, because most don't let you filter for the pin shape of headers or they are in some special category or whatever. However, ebay, Aliexpress etc. should give you plenty options if you just search for "2.54mm header round male".
Edit: Yes, the part from audiophonics seems right.
Edit: Yes, the part from audiophonics seems right.
Sorry but you are using wrong nomenclature , you will shorten it to 2 x 5 pin.
That 2 x 5=10 is something else.
2x5 pin connector should be the thread title, thanks for pointing that out and for your reply.
While we're here what's the best way to remove the old connector without damaging the PCB?
While we're here what's the best way to remove the old connector without damaging the PCB?
Here:
https://www.distrelec.nl/en/connect...ilter_Rows=2&filter_Rows=2&filter_Gender=Male
And here:
PCB Headers | PCB Header Connector | RS Components
Local branches of these suppliers can offer the same products.
https://www.distrelec.nl/en/connect...ilter_Rows=2&filter_Rows=2&filter_Gender=Male
And here:
PCB Headers | PCB Header Connector | RS Components
Local branches of these suppliers can offer the same products.
I guess similar to removing any multipin component (which is complicated)
Best would be with a dedicated solder head which melts solder on all 10 pins at once.
These are dedicated hot air heads to melt many connections at once.
Probably not justified for once or twice use though.
Maybe you can remove 99% of solder with solder wick; even if spiderweb thin solder remains it will usually crack free without damaging PCB
There is a wonderful product called Chip Quik
a very low melting temperature solder which mixes with the original one.
It stays liquid for far longer than usual, so you can melt pin #10 and pin#1 is still liquid, making it easy to pull connector (or IC or whatever) with tweezers.
You must then remove now "contaminated" solder for future part resoldering.
https://www.instructables.com/Easy-SMT-IC-removal/
@MarsBravo they can be trimmed to 2x5pin but no round pins so no use for me. I already ordered from Audiophonics in France.
@JMFahey I'll go to a friend with a hot air station an have it removed.
@JMFahey I'll go to a friend with a hot air station an have it removed.
I cut the plastic body off with a pair of diagonal cutters & remove one pin at a time. With $50 soldering iron and a $3 vacuum bulb to suck up the solder. Works with DIP IC's too.
It works with a pair of diagonal cutters and a vacuum station to remove the solder after I pulled the pins out... clean. Now waiting for the part to arrive. Be careful though... this does not work for smd, you will lift the traces when cutting and or/ crushing the plastic or package.