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I'm trying to identify this connector. I suspect it is some kind of Molex connector, but I can't figure out which one.

Here are two pictures I've taken.

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Currently it is attached to a Micro-USB plug at the other end, but I want to switch it to a new lightning connector.

What is it? What kind of crimping tool would I need to make this work?

You do know that the lightning connectors have a security chip embedded in them, right? If you're trying to use this to charge your iDevice, it won't work unless iOS believes your security chip is legit! — Brutick, Commented Nov 21, 2012 at 20:50
Yes, I do, but I think it is in the 9pin end. So if I buy one, and cut off the USB end, I should be OK. As long as I can track down this connector! — McB, Commented Nov 21, 2012 at 21:15
This question appears to be off-topic because it is a "guessing-game" type question. See meta.superuser.com/a/6074/23133 — Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007, Commented Jan 31, 2014 at 21:12

Peter Mortensen · Accepted Answer · 2023-10-18 08:31:24Z

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Try the KK family Molex. It looks about right to me.

The 4-pin IDC also comes up in my searching, but I think that's a connector type rather than a product per se.

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answered Nov 21, 2012 at 20:12

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Thanks for the suggestions. My connector only has 4 wires, the KK family looks to have 6.
– McB
Commented Nov 21, 2012 at 20:21
ah. that figures with the results i was getting for IDC. Nice to know, thanks ! Kin dof bugging me because i've seen these connectors used also, but i can't remember where it was I saw it to look it up.
– Sirex
Commented Nov 21, 2012 at 20:22
"4 pin SMD" also looks pretty likely. tinyosshop.com/index.php?route=product/…
– Sirex
Commented Nov 21, 2012 at 20:27
The link is broken (404). Possible alternative: molex.com/en-us/products/connectors/wire-to-board-connectors/…
– Peter Mortensen
Commented Oct 18, 2023 at 8:05

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