What are Metal Cable Connectors?

Metal Cable Connectors are detached connector ends removed from computer, networking, industrial, telecommunications, and electronic cables after the wire has been cut away. They are purchased as computer parts, not as printed circuit boards or insulated wire.

Why must the cable be removed?

Attached wire lowers the proportion of recoverable connector material and requires additional processing during recycling. Removing the cable before delivery allows the connector to be inspected and sorted more efficiently.

Do you buy connectors with the cable still attached?

Yes. Connectors with attached cable are accepted, but suppliers are encouraged to remove the wire whenever practical. Additional sorting may be required, and purchasing values may differ depending on the amount of attached cable and other materials.

Do you buy USB, VGA, and DVI connector ends?

Yes. USB, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and many other computer connector ends are commonly accepted under the Metal Cable Connectors category when they have metal outer housings and no attached wire.

Do you buy industrial and telecommunications connectors?

Yes. Many industrial multi-pin connectors, aviation connectors, telecommunications connectors, and RF connectors qualify, provided they are complete and free from excessive contamination.

Do connectors without gold-plated contacts qualify?

Yes. However, connectors without gold-plated contact pins may contain less recoverable precious metal and may receive a different purchasing value after inspection.

Why are VGA and DVI connectors sometimes evaluated differently?

VGA, DVI, and some industrial connectors have relatively large metal shells that add weight but contain proportionally less recoverable precious metal. Depending on their construction and quantity, they may be evaluated separately from smaller connector types.

Do plastic connector ends belong in this category?

No. Connector ends with plastic outer housings are classified separately as Plastic Gold Connectors under the Ohata Computer Parts Buying System.

Do you accept damaged or corroded connectors?

Yes. Damaged, crushed, burned, heavily corroded, or contaminated connectors are generally accepted, but they may receive a reduced purchasing value depending on their condition.

Can I mix different types of connectors together?

Yes. Mixed metal connector types are accepted. However, sorting materials by connector type can improve inspection efficiency, especially for larger commercial shipments.

Can I deliver Metal Cable Connectors together with other electronic scrap?

Yes. Metal Cable Connectors may be delivered together with printed circuit boards, CPUs, RAM, hard drive boards, plastic gold connectors, power supplies, and other computer parts. Materials are sorted individually before final pricing is determined.

Is there a minimum quantity?

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Metal Cable Connectors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, subject to current buying conditions.

How is the final purchasing price determined?

Final purchasing prices are determined after physical inspection. Inspectors evaluate the connector type, material composition, completeness, cleanliness, physical condition, quantity, and current electronic scrap market conditions before confirming the final buying price.

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Key Buying Introduction

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Metal Cable Connectors (No Wire Attached) from a minimum quantity of 1 lb. Both small personal deliveries and larger commercial shipments are welcome, subject to current buying conditions.
Metal Cable Connectors are classified as computer parts, not printed circuit boards. Connectors are identified according to their physical construction, metal housing, connector type, contact condition, and overall completeness rather than the equipment they originally came from.
Each connector is individually inspected for completeness, cleanliness, material composition, physical condition, and recoverable metal content. Complete connectors with their original metal housing and internal contacts generally qualify for higher purchasing values.
For faster inspection and more efficient processing, suppliers are encouraged to remove attached wires, plastic cable jackets, rubber boots, and unrelated hardware whenever practical. Metal cable connectors should remain complete and should not be disassembled.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice due to fluctuations in commodity markets, processing costs, and other market conditions. Final purchasing prices are confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

Updated: Aug 04,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

0.65 CAD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Richmond, BC, Canada.

Price history

Price history will appear here as updates are recorded.

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Key Buying Introduction

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Metal Cable Connectors (No Wire Attached) from a minimum quantity of 1 lb. Both small personal deliveries and larger commercial shipments are welcome, subject to current buying conditions.
Metal Cable Connectors are classified as computer parts, not printed circuit boards. Connectors are identified according to their physical construction, metal housing, connector type, contact condition, and overall completeness rather than the equipment they originally came from.
Each connector is individually inspected for completeness, cleanliness, material composition, physical condition, and recoverable metal content. Complete connectors with their original metal housing and internal contacts generally qualify for higher purchasing values.
For faster inspection and more efficient processing, suppliers are encouraged to remove attached wires, plastic cable jackets, rubber boots, and unrelated hardware whenever practical. Metal cable connectors should remain complete and should not be disassembled.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice due to fluctuations in commodity markets, processing costs, and other market conditions. Final purchasing prices are confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

Buying Details of Conditions

Common Metal Cable Connectors We Buy

Ohata Resource Canada purchases many types of detached metal connector ends commonly used in electronic equipment, computers, networking hardware, industrial machinery, and telecommunications systems.

Typical examples include:

Category	Common Examples
Computer Connectors	USB Type-A, USB Type-B, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort
Display Connectors	VGA (DE-15), DVI, HDMI (metal shell)
Networking	Shielded RJ45 Ethernet connectors, SFP connector cages
Legacy Computer	DB9 Serial, DB25 Parallel, Centronics
Power Connectors	IEC AC power connectors
RF Connectors	SMA, BNC, N-Type connectors
Industrial Connectors	Circular aviation connectors, sensor connectors, multi-pin industrial connectors

Actual connector types may vary depending on the equipment from which they were removed.

Should You Remove the Cable?

Yes. Whenever practical, we recommend removing the attached cable before delivery.

Removing the cable allows inspectors to evaluate the connector itself more efficiently and reduces unnecessary handling during recycling.

For best results:

Remove the attached cable or wire.
Remove plastic cable jackets and heat-shrink tubing.
Leave the connector body complete.
Do not remove contact pins or internal insulating parts.

Connectors with cables attached are generally accepted, but additional sorting may be required before final pricing is confirmed.

How to Sort Metal Cable Connectors

Proper sorting helps improve inspection accuracy and processing efficiency.

Metal Cable Connectors should be separated from:

Plastic Gold Connectors
Complete cable assemblies
Insulated copper wire
Printed circuit boards
Computer power supplies
Mixed electronic scrap

Keeping similar connectors together can also help speed up inspection, especially for larger commercial shipments.

Where Are Metal Cable Connectors Commonly Found?

Metal Cable Connectors are commonly recovered during the dismantling of:

Desktop computers
Laptop computers
Enterprise servers
Network switches
Routers
Telecommunications equipment
Industrial automation systems
Medical equipment
Laboratory instruments
Audio and video equipment
Commercial electronics

Although these connectors originate from many different products, they are classified according to their physical construction rather than the original equipment manufacturer.

Metal Cable Connectors vs. Plastic Gold Connectors

Although both categories are detached connector ends, they are purchased separately because their construction and recoverable materials are different.

Metal Cable Connectors

Metal outer shell
Heavier construction
Commonly used on external cables
Recoverable brass, copper alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, and plated contacts

Plastic Gold Connectors

Plastic housing
Lightweight construction
Commonly used inside computers and electronic equipment
Recoverable gold-plated contact terminals

Although both categories are purchased separately from circuit boards, they are sorted independently because their construction and recoverable materials differ.

How We Evaluate Metal Cable Connectors

Every shipment is visually inspected before purchasing.

Our inspectors evaluate:

Connector type
Metal construction
Contact condition
Material composition
Completeness
Physical condition
Cleanliness
Quantity

Complete connectors with their original metal shell and internal contacts generally qualify for higher purchasing values.

Remove Before Delivery

Whenever practical, suppliers are encouraged to remove:

Attached cables and wire
Plastic cable jackets
Rubber boots
Heat-shrink tubing
Excessive mounting brackets
Loose plastic accessories

The connector itself should remain complete. Internal contact pins, metal shells, locking mechanisms, and insulating inserts should not be removed.

Richmond Delivery Information

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Metal Cable Connectors (No Wire Attached) at our Richmond, British Columbia recycling facility.

We welcome:

Walk-in customers
Electronic recyclers
Repair businesses
IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies
Industrial suppliers
Commercial recycling companies

No appointment is required for most deliveries.

Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID when selling electronic scrap.

We proudly serve customers throughout Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, the Greater Vancouver area, and throughout British Columbia. Shipments from across Canada are also accepted.

Pricing Disclaimer

Buying prices are subject to change without notice based on current electronic scrap market conditions.

All Metal Cable Connectors are individually inspected upon receipt. Final purchasing prices are determined according to the connector type, material composition, completeness, physical condition, cleanliness, quantity, and current buying standards. Connectors that are incomplete, heavily corroded, contaminated, crushed, or mixed with excessive wire or unrelated materials may receive a reduced purchasing value. Final pricing is confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Metal cable connectors without attached wires buying?: As of Aug 04,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing Metal cable connectors without attached wires buying at 0.65 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. What are Metal Cable Connectors?: Metal Cable Connectors are detached connector ends removed from computer, networking, industrial, telecommunications, and electronic cables after the wire has been cut away. They are purchased as computer parts, not as printed circuit boards or insulated wire.
3. Why must the cable be removed?: Attached wire lowers the proportion of recoverable connector material and requires additional processing during recycling. Removing the cable before delivery allows the connector to be inspected and sorted more efficiently.
4. Do you buy connectors with the cable still attached?: Yes. Connectors with attached cable are accepted, but suppliers are encouraged to remove the wire whenever practical. Additional sorting may be required, and purchasing values may differ depending on the amount of attached cable and other materials.
5. Do you buy USB, VGA, and DVI connector ends?: Yes. USB, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and many other computer connector ends are commonly accepted under the Metal Cable Connectors category when they have metal outer housings and no attached wire.
6. Do you buy industrial and telecommunications connectors?: Yes. Many industrial multi-pin connectors, aviation connectors, telecommunications connectors, and RF connectors qualify, provided they are complete and free from excessive contamination.
7. Do connectors without gold-plated contacts qualify?: Yes. However, connectors without gold-plated contact pins may contain less recoverable precious metal and may receive a different purchasing value after inspection.
8. Why are VGA and DVI connectors sometimes evaluated differently?: VGA, DVI, and some industrial connectors have relatively large metal shells that add weight but contain proportionally less recoverable precious metal. Depending on their construction and quantity, they may be evaluated separately from smaller connector types.
9. Do plastic connector ends belong in this category?: No. Connector ends with plastic outer housings are classified separately as Plastic Gold Connectors under the Ohata Computer Parts Buying System.
10. Should I disassemble the connector before selling it?: No. The connector should remain complete. Internal contact pins, metal shells, locking mechanisms, and insulating inserts should not be removed, as complete connectors allow for more accurate inspection.
11. Do you accept damaged or corroded connectors?: Yes. Damaged, crushed, burned, heavily corroded, or contaminated connectors are generally accepted, but they may receive a reduced purchasing value depending on their condition.
12. Can I mix different types of connectors together?: Yes. Mixed metal connector types are accepted. However, sorting materials by connector type can improve inspection efficiency, especially for larger commercial shipments.
13. Can I deliver Metal Cable Connectors together with other electronic scrap?: Yes. Metal Cable Connectors may be delivered together with printed circuit boards, CPUs, RAM, hard drive boards, plastic gold connectors, power supplies, and other computer parts. Materials are sorted individually before final pricing is determined.
14. Is there a minimum quantity?: Ohata Resource Canada purchases Metal Cable Connectors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, subject to current buying conditions.
15. How is the final purchasing price determined?: Final purchasing prices are determined after physical inspection. Inspectors evaluate the connector type, material composition, completeness, cleanliness, physical condition, quantity, and current electronic scrap market conditions before confirming the final buying price.