Methods for insertion and retraction of a connector

Abstract

Methods for inserting and/or removing a connector with a remote connector agent are disclosed. Embodiments may include inserting a connector into a remote connector agent to form a remote connector system and pushing the remote connector into a header of a board to insert the connector into the header. Embodiments may also include pulling the remote connector system to retract the remote connector from the header. In some embodiments, inserting the connector into the remote connector agent further comprises pushing back one or more insertion snap pushers to allow insertion of the connector. In some embodiments, pulling the remote connector system further comprises releasing a snap of the connector with a snap release actuator before retracting the remote connector system from the header.

1 . A method for inserting and removing a connector, the method comprising:
 to allow insertion of a connector, pushing back one or more insertion snap pushers of a remote connector agent apparatus from an original position, wherein the insertion snap pushers are each positioned within one of two sidewalls of a main body of the remote connector agent apparatus;   inserting the connector into the remote connector agent to form a remote connector system, the connector comprising a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, two longer surfaces, two shorter surfaces, and a lip extending substantially around the top surface of the body;   allowing the one or more insertion snap pushers to return to their original position after the connection has been inserted into the remote connector agent such that the one or more insertion snap pushers rest on the lip of the inserted connector;   pushing the remote connector system into a header of a board to insert the connector into the header by pushing the lip of the connector with one or more insertion snap pushers;   pivoting a snap over a header latch point of the header, the snap being attached to the body at a midpoint of one of the longer surfaces of the body;   pulling a handle of the remote connector agent apparatus to retract the remote connector system from the header;   releasing the snap of the connector with a single snap release actuator that is actuated by pulling the handle of the remote connector agent apparatus, wherein the single snap release actuator is positioned midway between the two sidewalls of the main body of the remote connector agent apparatus and includes a ramp for contacting the finger release touch point of the connector; and   after releasing the snap of the connector, pulling the connector out of the header by pulling the lip with a retraction holder ledge of the remote connector agent apparatus.