how to repair a RJ45 cable? (lemmy.world)

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My RJ45 standard a cable broke. I tried fixing it in but i cant align the clolored wires properly , because they all turn and twist when i try to put them into the clear plastic thing.

do you have any advice of how to do this?

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[-] Siegfried@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago

It's a skill you develop with time.... I guess, cause I haven't developed it yet.

Things that usually help me with this: Straighten the wires while putting them in order

If cables are too stiff, you can always either cut their tips or use a plier

Pressing with a finger can help you hold the wires in order

While ordering them, you can try the wires on the rj45. It has little guides that help you straighten the wires.

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