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How to Replace a RG-6 Coaxial Cable Connector

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  1. How to Replace a RG-6 Coaxial Cable Connector, RG-6 Coaxial Cable Connector: paso 1, imagen 1 de 2 How to Replace a RG-6 Coaxial Cable Connector, RG-6 Coaxial Cable Connector: paso 1, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a cable cutter to cut your desired length of cable.

    • Cut both ends of the cable at 90 degrees, meaning the cutter and the cable should be positioned at 90 degree of one another.

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    • Use a RG-6 coaxial cable stripper to strip each end of the cable.

    • Position the end of cable inside the stripper and rotate it around the cable in a clockwise motion three times. Then, do one full turn counterclockwise.

    • Repeat this on the other end of the cable.

    • After stripping the ends, remove the two pieces of shield cable from the cable.

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    • Using your fingers, fan the internal wires out.

    • Mold the braided wires into a flower shape.

    • Remove any excess braid from the core side of the cable (the gold color part).

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    • Insert the cable into the thin part of the RG-6 connector.

    • Gently push the cable into the connector. Do not bend or fold the gold portion of the cable.

    • Make sure that the cable's insulator (white portion) and the inside of the connector are flush.

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    • To crimp the end of the cable, place one end of the cable into the cable slot of the crimper.

    • Insert one cable end into the appropriate slot for the connector in the crimper.

    • With your thumb, hold down the cable so it will not come out of the cable slot.

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    • To crimp the connector to the cable, gently pull down the crimper's lever.

    • There is no need to do it multiple times.

    • Secure the connector to both ends of the cable.

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    • Check that there is no braid hanging outside of the connector.

    • Loose braids can cause problems with signals.

    • Check that the cables insulation is flush with the connector.

    • If there is loose braid, you'll have to start over from Step 1.

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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