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Repair a Broken Ethernet Plug

Step 3Find the Right Size of Cable Ties

Find the Right Size of Cable Ties
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The head of the cable ties must have the proper width to snap into the socket, and be easily released.

To test, insert the head into the socket as shown in the first picture below. It should snap.

Then gently pull the cable tie. You should feel some resistance.

I measured a head width of 4.3mm.
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Jan 20, 2011. 2:45 PMneivadan says:
i am glad that you put the measurments or ive would of been scratching my head all day long

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