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Have you accidentally cut through a coaxial TV cable. Here's how to re-join it. For a full procedure see: https://www.digitaltvhelp.com.au/rejoin-cut-coaxial...
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- Digital TV Help
Unclip and flip the locking bar up to disconnect it. To reconnect the cable, carefully position the connector over its socket and press straight down—the connector should snap into place without much force. If you're having trouble, the connector is most likely misaligned. Reposition it and try again.
How to splice or connect broken and cut electrical wires together. In this video I go over 10 different ways to repair or reconnect a chewed or damaged elect...
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Nov 23, 2012 · If you have a wire, cord or cable that has been cut, frayed or otherwise made difficult, it's fairly easy to fix. You'll just need some scissors or a blade a...
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- LRN2DIY
- Overview
- Getting Ready to Install a Replacement
- Connecting a Standard Ribbon Cable
- Attaching a Ribbon Cable with a Connector
Ribbon cables, or multi-wire planar cables, are flat cables with multiple cords fixed together. They’re generally considered obsolete these days, but you may occasionally find them inside some TVs, laptops, gaming systems, and printers. Replacing a ribbon cable is deceptively simple, but you may need to attach a new connector if the cable doesn’t slide directly into a clip on your electronic device. Also, be sure to install the new ribbon cable in the same direction and way the old cable was installed.
Measure the width and length of the cable and note what type of cable it is when buying a replacement. You may need to purchase a replacement from the manufacturer.
Flip the plastic clip holding the cable in place to release it. Gently insert the new cable in the same orientation as the old cable. Push the clip back down to lock it in place.
Cables with a connector may need a new connector crimped to the cable. Then, you can insert the connector into the port.
Get a replacement ribbon cable designed for your specific electronic device.
Ribbon cables are not universal, and you must purchase a replacement from your TV, printer, or computer manufacturer. Measure the width of the cable to determine the size you need, and use the color or pattern on the cable itself to find a matching cable.
Ribbon cables are not particularly common these days, although you do find them in some sleeker electronics, like gaming systems and flat-screen TVs, since they save space. If you’re working on a printer, older TV, or some other electronic device, you may not be able to find a replacement ribbon.
A replacement ribbon cable shouldn’t cost more than $15.
Many ribbon cables will list the size and type of cable it is on one side of the cable.
On many devices, you cannot use a third-party cable to replace the ribbon cable on your specific device. It must come from the original manufacturer.
Flip the cable clip up by hand to remove the old cable.
At the end of the ribbon cable, where it connects to the electronic, there is a horizontal strip of plastic with little rivets sticking out. This is the cable clip. Put the tip of your index finger in the middle of these rivets and gently pull it upwards. Apply light pressure and pull gently to unlock the clip. Slide the old cable out of the clip.
This process only applies to ribbon cables that do not have a connector on the end. If you don’t have a rectangular piece of plastic or metal on the end of the cable itself, you do not have a connector.
Some cable connectors have two plastic notches on both sides of the cable clip that you push outward to release the cable. Push these away from the connector to release them.
Turn off the power source and let the item sit for at least 10 seconds when replacing ribbon cables so you don't risk accidental discharge.
Do not use a screwdriver or tool to unlock the ribbon cable. If you do, you may end up breaking the clip. Just take your time and gently remove it by hand or use a plastic spudger tool.
Pry the old connector out of the port to remove the old cable.
If a piece of thin plastic is wrapped over the connector and clip, slide it off by hand or with a small screwdriver. Then, try pulling the connector out of the clip that attaches it to your electronics. If it sticks a little, don’t pry it out. Instead, pull the ribbon out of the connector and leave the actual connector attached to the clip. Slide the old cable out of the connector or clip.
Do not rip the connector if it won’t come out of the port. Some connectors are built into the machine and you actually unlock the cable by pushing a button or prying a cover out of the connector itself.
Refer to the instruction manual for your TV, printer, gaming system, or motherboard if you can’t figure out how to remove the connector.
Crimp the connector on the end of the cable if it isn’t preassembled.
If you need to add a new connector to the cable, take the 2 halves of the connector and slide them over the end of the cable so that the edge of the ribbon cable sticks out
Continue to trail the cable along the top of the baseboard, placing a staple every 12 -16 inches until you reach the desired location. Step 6 of 6 Step 6. Move the TV and stand to their new location. Place the cable behind the stand for a clean look. Now, reconnect the cable to the TV and enjoy your new television viewing area.
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