Electrical connector

An electrical connector comprising:

• a base connector having a base housing and fixed to a print board, the base housing defining a recess having a plurality of plane opponent contacts;
• a socket connector having a socket housing that houses a plurality of socket contacts to be connected with the opponent contacts, the socket connector inserted into and removed from the recess;
• a plurality of lead wires extending in a direction substantially parallel to an attachment face of the print board in a situation where the base connector is inserted into the socket connector;
• a pair of first locking mechanisms provided with the base housing and the socket housing, respectively, the first locking mechanisms engaging each other in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the lead wires;
• and
• one or more of second locking mechanisms provided with the base housing and the socket housing, respectively, the second locking mechanisms engaging each other in a direction opposite the direction of extension of the lead wires;
• wherein the second locking mechanisms comprise:
• the first projections provided on one of the opposing inner walls of each of the two grooves;
• and
• the second projections provided on one of the outer walls of each of the strips.