Hi,
I'm trying to repair a device that has a custom shaped RJ12 type connector (6 pin). The cable is badly damaged and needs to be replaced. I could use a new standard RJ12 connector, but it would be nice if I could re-use the original as it blends into the housing of the device at a position that's quite visible and also provides some dust/dirt protection. Does anyone know any neat tricks to extract the pins of an RJ12 connector without damaging the connector? I've poked around with pins, tried the strongest neodynium magnet I own and tried knocking / vibrating the connector, but there's no budging them.
Please leave your wildest, craziest suggestions below.
McBryce.