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« on: December 19, 2009, 03:33:50 PM » |
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Does anyone know of a "trick" (something simple) on how to secure a broken latch RJ 45 plug in its socket without gluing the d$%* thing in?
Maybe I need to spend money on a Radio Shack crimp tool and spare plugs. Too bad they don't sell them at the "Dollar" store!
Not a professional computer guy, just a hamhanded on a regular basis latch breaker.
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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2009, 03:42:42 PM » |
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Cut a small strip from a business card or some slightly heavier type paper. Place it inside the jack, along a side, and insert the RJ45 male connector. It should provide a snug fitting.
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2009, 04:28:14 PM » |
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The most common reason for that latch breaking happens while trying to pull the cable through a bundle of other cables. That's almost a 100% possibility of breaking the latch. When trying to snake a cable through a bundle either temporarily tape the connector over with tape and then pull it through or grasp the connector with one hand protecting the latch and pull the cable through the bundle with the other. Otherwise try Pete's suggestion or get the tool kit to repair the cable and attach a new connector.
There are cables now that have a protective piece that the latch folds under. That helps avoid this problem.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2009, 04:44:58 PM » |
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Don't bother JS-ing the old cable. Buy a cable with the protective hood that stops the clip from snagging. I wouldn't bother re-terminating an RJ45 cable unless pulling in a new cable is a PITA. Even my free time is worth more than that...
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2009, 06:27:05 PM » |
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At work a few years ago, on my issued Apple laptop, I broke the little plastic tab in the female connector that the latch locks onto. Accidentally yanked the cable a little too hard when I picked up the laptop and forgot that the cable was still connected. I could shove the plug into the socket, but nothing to hold it in place and the slightest tug would pull it out. I inquired about getting the connector replaced and was told that the laptop would have to be completely disassembled and it would cost about $300 to fix it. All because of a little piece of brittle plastic not much bigger than the head of a pin. So I was always careful that things would be positioned so that the Ethernet cable wouldn't get even the slightest tug while I was using it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2009, 08:04:15 PM » |
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Don't bother JS-ing the old cable. Buy a cable with the protective hood that stops the clip from snagging. I wouldn't bother re-terminating an RJ45 cable unless pulling in a new cable is a PITA. Even my free time is worth more than that...
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2009, 09:11:30 PM » |
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I have installed thousands of those plugs. They are super simple to replace. But yes, You need the tool.
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2009, 02:51:11 AM » |
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Were that the standard was the AN/MS type!
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« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2009, 03:40:04 PM » |
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AHHHH! nice!
I knew duct tape was good for everything except ductwork ;-)
Ty wrap or is it tie wrap that is just neat!
Thanks
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« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2009, 06:55:41 PM » |
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That's why you just forget about using stupid Ethernet and go wireless  It's built into every new mac and almost all PC laptops now. I'm sure that 'Wireless' will never catch on ...... Merry Christmas to All ... Ian VK3KRI |
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« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2009, 12:58:06 PM » |
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I see no reason for stand alone PCs and or Ethernet cables. You can get a top of the line laptop now with a big screen, huge Drive and loaded with memory for $699. They all have wireless built in. Put a simple and cheap wireless router near your cable modem or DSL modem and you have freedom.
It really takes down the amount of crap in your station. Just a laptop, a power cord and you.
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