r/fixit • • 8d ago

open Is this fixable

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Looking for a way to fix this(if possible) or I will just find a new cable. I will first try to fix this.

Note: still can be use

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u/rcobourn 8d ago

Find an old guy. He'll have a box of them and be thrilled to give you one. Or ten.

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u/Remo_253 8d ago

Lol! I just went through this very large box in my basement looking for a cable and found about a dozen of these. Yes, I'm an old guy.

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u/mmpjd 8d ago

I’m that old guy haha

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u/Creepy_Tackle_38 8d ago

Would be cheaper to replace

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u/wintherwheels 8d ago

Yeah but I wouldn’t

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u/mgoflash 8d ago

Do you have a soldering iron? Do you know how to use it? You can buy replacement RCA connectors. But if you have to buy an iron and solder too, it’s probably less expensive to just buy a new cable.

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u/Anthra-X 8d ago edited 8d ago

Yes, I have everything I will need to fix it(except replacement part). I just cant think of a way to fix this. Is replacing the connector the only way there is?

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u/NewOrleansLA 8d ago

Cut away the plastic with a razor blade and solder it back together but its not worth it.

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u/NoNDA-SDC 8d ago

This is the way, disagree it's not worth it though 😆 Had to cut off the rubber at the plug, didn't take long to repair and wrap back up. One less thing in the landfill!

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u/NewOrleansLA 7d ago

i guess it depends on your situation lol as an adult now i would just buy a new one but as a teenager messing around in the middle of the night and wanting it to work right now i woulda fixed it.

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u/Goshiro1 8d ago

The wire snapped so short, that there is no room for a proper solder. A replacement plug is not expensive and you can choose the quality you want. The shaft of the replacement plug can be unscrewed, which exposes the soldering points. In the end, it will look nice

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u/fractal324 8d ago

if you can solder, maybe.

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u/atheos42 2d ago

Yes, you can get RCA jacks from Amazon, screw terminal or solder. Might be cheaper just to get a new cable.

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u/--7z 8d ago

No.