Sometimes, after a long life of wear and tear, the connector on the end of a coaxial cable can become damaged, and fall off. However, this does not mean you need to throw the coaxial cable away. Simply follow this guide to crimp (attach) another connector to the end of your cable.
Instructions
1. Slide the ferrule ring about 2 inches down on the coaxial cable.
2. Use the wire strippers to remove the first inch of rubber coating on the end of the coaxial cable. Be careful not to damage the wiring underneath.
3. Pull the wire away that is shielded by a thin aluminum or plastic covering (if there is one on your cable). Cut about 1/4 inch off of the insulation underneath. This should reveal the copper wire at the center of the cable.
4. Slide the connector on the end of the cable, making sure that the smaller end of the connector fits underneath the shielding. The copper wire should extend about 1/4 inch past the end of the connector.
5. Cut away any excess shielding, and slide the ferrule ring on top of the connector. Use a pair of wire cutters or pliers to tighten the ferrule ring on top of the connector by gently squeezing it. Your cable is now crimped.
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