How to fix a break in a Belkin Lightning Charger Cable

はじめに

Belkin lightning charger cables are a popular choice for those who need to charge their Apple devices. However, over time, these cables can become damaged and develop breaks or frays. A break in the cable can be frustrating and may even prevent you from being able to charge your device. While soldering is a common method for repairing damaged cables, not everyone has the necessary tools or experience to do so. Fortunately, there are alternative methods to fix a break in a Belkin lightning charger cable without soldering. In this guide, we will explore some simple and effective techniques for repairing your cable and restoring it to working order. Whether you are looking to save money on a replacement cable or simply want to learn some basic cable repair skills, this guide is for you.

Please note that this isn't actually a repair and more of a "Quick Fix". As opposed to crimping the cable or soldering it this fix will not provide much structural support, so you may simply pull your cable apart if you pull too hard on it.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 How to fix a break in a Belkin Lightning Charger Cable

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Unplug the charger before starting with the repair.
Locate the damaged area on the charger.

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手順2 Cut out the broken section

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Cut out the part where the wire is broken using a pair of wire cutters.

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手順3 Strip the cable

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Strip off about 3cm of the black insulation with the wire strippers to expose the red and black wire on both parts of the cable.
You can use your flush cutters or a knife as an improvised wire stripper by cutting just enough so that you don't damage the small wires inside and pulling the insulation off.
Be safe when using the flush cutters or a knife: Pull away from your face and body when stripping wires.

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手順4 Add Heat-shrink tubing

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Slide about 1.75 of Heat-shrink tubing on a black and red wire each.
Slide about 5cm of Heat-shrink tubing on a charger cable.

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手順5 Strip the wires

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How to fix a break in a Belkin Lightning Charger Cable, Strip the wires: 手順 5、 2の画像 2

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Flush Cutter

$29.99

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Strip off about 1cm of the insulation of each of the wires with the wire strippers.
You can use your flush cutters as an improvised wire stripper by cutting just enough so that you don't damage the copper strands inside and pulling the insulation off.
Wires are fragile, so when stripping be sure not to snip the wires.