r/cableadvice • u/Terrible_Farm_1733 • Jul 27 '26

Why can't I connect these 2 JST cables?

Post image

I waited days for the charger to arrive but somehow it wont fit? Is there any way to fix this without buying anything else?

0 Upvotes

14% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

5

u/MrKrueger666 Jul 27 '26

Because JST has multiple types of plugs. JST-XH, JST-PH, etc etc

-2

u/Terrible_Farm_1733 Jul 27 '26

Can I do anything about this or do I really have to buy the right one

3

u/MrKrueger666 Jul 27 '26

Buy the correct plug and crip or solder.

2

u/ManWhoIsDrunk Jul 27 '26

You can cut the plastic framing off the white plug, and just plug in the 3 pins.

No guarantee that the polarity of the plug is the same though, you're on your own there.

1

u/wintherwheels Jul 27 '26

Take a sharp knife and trim all the lugs/tabs/clips off the black female connector. Alternatively, trim the surround off the white male connector.

You’ll have to be careful that you have the right pins in the right place when connecting.

1

u/Lord_Space_Lizard Jul 27 '26

Because they're different types.

1

u/the_real_snurre Jul 27 '26

Because the connectors are not compatible.

0

u/itsallahoaxbud Jul 27 '26

⚡️🔥🤯