Introduction: How to Fix a Frayed Cable
It happens to all of us, cable frays exposing the shielding and we know that it's nearing the end of it's life... or is it?
With FixIts you can quickly wrap over that fray and strengthen your cable so it's good as new again!
Bonus, use a fancy colour and you'll always know who's got a hold of your cable.
Supplies
Ways to boil water :
- Kettle
- On a hob in a pan
- Heat cup of water in Microwave (without the FixIts stick)
Vessel (avoid plastic as FixIts can stick to it)
- Glass cup or
- Ceramic cup
Step 1: Soften the FixIt Stick
Four easy steps, Heat water, Dunk you FixIts for at least one minute in the hot water, remove your FixIts, Pinch off what you need and get FixIts.
Step 2: Mould on the Frayed Cable
Grab you cable, make sure it's not plugged into an electricity supply, clean the surface and then wrap the molten FixIts around your frayed cable. Let it cool down until it's hardened before using it.
Top Tip: Use a hairdryer to reheat the top surface and then smooth it by rubbing your finger lightly over it.
Step 3: Functional Cable!
All Fixed and ready to keep charging!
