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| If a damaged wire is causing electrical supply issues to a device, component or applience, use this guide to replace the damaged section of the wire. | | | Many electronic devices use wires as a means of transferring electrical power to an appliance enableing it to work. However, wires can be worn down over time. A severed wire will cut off electrial supply to the wire itself. Exposed wires can cause injury due to electrical shock, fire or electricution. | | | Before using this guide, confirm that the damaged wire is the problem. Begin by determining if the device/applience is recieving any power at all. After unplugging/disconnecting the wire, throughly inspect it for any inconsistancies or suspected problem areas that could be causing issues. | | | Step 3 involves the task of [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Wire+Stripping/11008|stripping wires] while steps 4-7 also require the use of [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Use+Heat+Shrink+Tubing/64041|heat shrink tubing]. Be sure to familiarise yourself with these techniques beforehand. | | | Before starting, it is important to make sure that the wire you will be conducting the reapir on is unpluged/unconnected so that no electrical current will be running through it. |
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