Tool and method for removing connector housings from terminals mounted on a substrate

摘要

44A tool and method are described for removing a chip carrier socket housing from terminals which are received in the housing and which are mounted on a substrate. The tool comprises a yoke having pulling arms pivoted thereto which have free ends that engage the housing at the corners thereof. A central axial opening extends through the yoke and a slide is slidable in the opening. The slide has a reaction plate on its end which is shaped to engage the upper free ends of the terminals. A locking cam is provided which locks the pulling arms in their engaged positions with the housing. An actuating means causes the yoke and the pulling arms to move upwardly (relative to the substrate on which the terminals are mounted) with respect to the reaction plate. The housing is thus pulled by the arms upwardly and from the terminals.