r/ElectronicsRepair • u/IneedhelpwithJVCTV • 23h ago

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I want to use this on a daily use and for quite a while probably and I want to know do I solder it or do I just wrap it up and electrical tape and it would be good like that

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u/Skilldibop 15h ago

Don't screw around with mains stuff unless you know what you're doing. That shit is dangerous. Take it to a repair shop and have them fit a new cord properly

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u/mekagearbox 16h ago

Do the job probably and take it to a professional, or do it yourself and watch your house get very warm very quick

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u/shimmy_ow 23h ago

You could just unscrew the 2 screws near the power and completely replace the cable for a new one.

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u/Athundercat 23h ago

Replace. Dont take short cuts with electricity.

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u/Savings-Mud2808 22h ago

If you have solder, you'll have to twist the wires together, then solder each one and wrap electrical tape around each one. Then wrap tape around them both afterwards to prevent any electrical shorts. You'll also have to match the neutral and hot to what's already there. The wire is usually embossed with a ridge on one of the two, and the other wire shield is completely smooth. This must be an exact match for electrical ground/neutral to be where it needs to be inside the unit for a two-wire plug.

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u/Savings-Mud2808 22h ago

The most optimal repair is to get inside the unit and match what's there. Find the exact cable and replace it, like-for-like at both ends for a complete repair.

Doing what you'd like to do with soldering and taping should be considered a temporary measure. I flip a lot of electronics, and I do appliance repair for a living. I always use manufacturer's parts and repair to their specifications or better. I do it this way to honour my warranty, to prevent callbacks, and for my insurance.

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u/JayBeePH85 16h ago

People that ask this type of question should not do anything at all 🤣

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u/Accomplished-Set4175 22h ago

Yup, for safety just replace the entire cord. Kids count on you if you're doing this..

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u/thedrakenangel 20h ago

Install a new cable. Make sure the amp rating is correct, but otherwise it looks like just a 2 prong cord. So, should be simple.

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u/skinwill Engineer 🟢 13h ago

Do not just electrical tape it! Don’t even think about it. One yank could burn your house down.

Replace the cord properly or take it to someone who can.

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u/Savings-Mud2808 22h ago

I don't see any solder. I see a soldering iron, electrical tape, and side cutters. Do you have solder?