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how to repair a RJ45 cable?
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this post was submitted on 20 Oct 2023
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You cant re-use an old connector, you’ll have to crimp on a new one. It may or may not be worth buying the tool/ends depending on the length of the cable.
You can buy a cable crimper and a bag of the ends on Amazon, prob for $20-$40, but if it’s just one small patch cable you’re trying to fix, you can probably buy that for $5.
I ran Ethernet through my whole house and outside for cameras, so it was worth it to me to buy the tools and spools of cable.
I have the tools and a fresh connector but my problem is that i cant align the wires proprerly, they end up in the wrong slots.
Straighten the wires by pulling them against a pencil or pen.
Line them up in the correct order and hold them close between thumb and forefinger.
Cut the ends to be the same length.
Then attach the connector carefully. Pushing the cables against the top or bottom a bit as you insert them should help keep them straight.