How to repair iPhone, iPod, and iPad Apple's Lightning USB cable

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How to repair iPhone, iPod, and iPad Apple's Lightning USB cable? If your #iPhone, #iPod, or #iPad #Apple #Lightning #USBcable is damaged it's an easy, cheap, and quick way to fix it! All you need is:
- a shrinking tube (2:1) in diameter of 4.8 mm (up to 6.4 mm) shrinking to 2.8 mm (up to 3.2 mm)
- any kind of small or medium scissors
- hot air
I recommend using small office scissors to expand the shrinking tube, a white shrinking tube to match the color of Apple's cord (looks fine for me) and a hairdryer to shrink the tube. The heating gun may give you too much heat and Apple's cable may be melted, so be careful with this beast!
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0:00 how to fix Apple charger wire
0:07 visualization of a problem
0:25 scrubbing the cable with fingers (cleaning without liquid cleaners or tools, so diyish)
0:47 specification of the heat shrinking tube
0:58 cutting the proper length of the tubing
1:20 stretching the tube to the diameter of a lightning plug
1:41 application of a tubing
2:02 heating the tube (fail)
2:23 what can go wrong?
2:40 cutting the rubber cable (Warning! Do not damage the electrical conductivity)
2:46 adjusting the length of the rubber cable (minor adjustment)
3:17 application of heat shrinking tube in the damaged area
3:20 final heating (success)
3:40 adjusting the finished look
3:46 repair is done
3:55 it works perfectly
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@MarkHoltze 6 жыл бұрын

I needed this in my life! Thanks mate!

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!! I'm happy that this video is helpful for you.

5 жыл бұрын

@Pramod Mutha for sure 🤫

@chocomarie2490 4 жыл бұрын

help! I am buying my 4th charger in a week and I am going to get shouted at if I tell them it doesn’t work AGAIN! I cleaned all the lint and mess in both iPad and wire. The wire looks clean and there was no mess in in whatsoever. I cleaned all the plugs. I plugged it in, still, DOEST WORO! Somebody HELP PLEASEEE! When I buy new chargers they work and then all of a sudden they stop working! I’m so tired of this..

@yazdibatliwalla1666 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the tubing you are using why you don’t speak do you have anything in your mouth

@jyothidevi4424 2 жыл бұрын

Shrinking tube.....

@erhandogan23 5 жыл бұрын

Why to fix , if everybody has same problem, it means there is a mistake in these cables Apple produces, I am a big Apple fan but I bought more than 20 cables for my 2 iPhones in the last 5 years

5 жыл бұрын

I'm an Apple user since 2006 and I'm so disappointed in some areas of Apple quality. For instance, this cable issue... Buying a new one and throwing the old one in a trash bin is the simplest way. The 3-foot wire is not a big problem in a one trash bin, but if You multiply this X times... That's why repairing things if it's possible is so important. Less electro trash = better future for the next generations. Apple is so worried about the environment, so why are they selling such a garbage? It made me sad and angry!

@shanojohn1 3 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😁 not only you.

@grofflek3250 5 жыл бұрын

The scissor stretching technique was what I needed. Almost gave up on trying to fix the cable with heat shrinking tube, until I saw this video. Thanks a lot, mate!

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that my friend!

@justx156 3 жыл бұрын

Im at 1% battery life this best work or u getting a invitation to my funeral

@craftysplash 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't get the invitation so I assume, everything is ok ;)

@niftytheundying 3 жыл бұрын

@ id think the opposite as he can’t message you it xD

@kenmcleong8175 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the demonstration

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome my friend 👍

@shawnshing614 5 жыл бұрын

Dear sir . I’m shawn , thank you for show us this video n I have 2 iPhone cable happen that ways. Where can I find that kind of plastic tube? And what it’s call for the term name that plastic tube? 😊👍👍

5 жыл бұрын

Search for "the heat shrinking tube", you can find it online or in a local hardware store (electrical department). There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. Thank you for the comment and let me know how it goes! 😀👍👍

@danielaltieri2631 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and share. Very useful if you don't have any chance to buy another one. It's good learn how to fix it. It's good to develop your abilities. Thank you.

5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy that this video was helpful. Let me know how it goes/went!

@shanojohn1 5 жыл бұрын

apple, one of the most reputed company is producing such a worse cable.😀😀😀😡🤬🤬 Feeling shame in front of others some time. but nobody will agree with me because they are satisfied with this limited facility phone with high reputation 😏 Praise apple more. The will give something in future😋😋

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with your opinion in 100% but this doesn't change the situation (unhappy).

@craftysplash 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@half_cocked 5 жыл бұрын

This could've been done in about 15 seconds... instead we looked at the broken damn cord for 45 seconds... 🤦🏻‍♂️

5 жыл бұрын

“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” Yoda

@NNED16 Жыл бұрын

thank you Cezary

Жыл бұрын

It was pleasure @NNED16

@justiceusa3267 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I used a plastic clear rap paper and also worked

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Plastic clear wrap paper may be dangerous if the cord gets hot. Consider using a heat shrinking tube or electrical tape.

@lindsayleeababon6604 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for teaching i also fixed my torn xiaomi piston in ear

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to hear that!

@MichaelYee123 5 жыл бұрын

LONG NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS work the BEST! Insert the head of the pliers into the tube and then open the pliers. The handles of the pliers give you the leverage and control you need to stretch the tube without breaking/tearing. I can stretch a tube in about 30 secs with the needle nose pliers versus other methods.

5 жыл бұрын

Long needle nose pliers do the job. This video is DIYish as possible ;)

@trusg7713 5 жыл бұрын

This works. I did this a while back and it last for another 6 months then it finally stopped working.

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sad to hear that your USB cable lasts in good condition for only 6 months. Mine works since I recorded this video. Use this method with a new one. It should protect the new cable.

@clawdine_3117 7 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm looking for badly...

7 жыл бұрын

I hope the cable will work fine and long time after repair.

@sunnymadhu6927 4 жыл бұрын

In which shop that shrinking tube was available.. Please tell me that

4 жыл бұрын

Google for: shrinking tube, heat shrink tube or heat-shrink tubing. You'll find some links to online stores or direct sales in Google. Buy shrinking tube (2:1) in diameter of 4.8 mm (up to 6.4 mm) shrinking to 2.8 mm (up to 3.2 mm) It's important. I bought tubing in a local hardware store (electrical department). There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! There are also tubing with adhesive (more expensive than regular). In the description of this video, you'll find more information. Good luck my friend and let me know how it goes!

@Sanhiriyan 5 жыл бұрын

Any issues if you just wrap up with an insulating tape??

5 жыл бұрын

Try to use heat shrinking tube, it looks way much better than electrical tape. No sticky cord or unsticking tape. Tested! Still looks and work pretty fine after over one year. Try to achieve this result with electrical tape, in my opinion, it is impossible.

@user-cj1tc8zi4e 6 жыл бұрын

I just put a regular piece of tape over mine until my replacement comes from amazon in 2 days. Hopefully the tape doesn't hot I did not have electrical tape so will only charge when at home until my replacement comes. Not getting hot.Does this happen to a lot of people?

6 жыл бұрын

This is common issue for MacBook users. Regular tape is not safe, cord may get fire because of this tape. Use electrical tape or avoid to use MagSafe with damaged cord. If You must use MagSafe be careful. Heat or electrical shock may be danger for your health or even life!

@abelchen5743 6 жыл бұрын

puedes poner un video como repara cable magsafe2 de macbook pro?

6 жыл бұрын

Yo no hablo español. Google Translate: Can you put a video like a repair cable MagSafe 2 from MacBook pro? You can watch a video here/Puedes ver el video aquí: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9l4g9Z6vZvKmKc.html Its more time consuming, but the results are decent.

@RAMKUMAR-mb3hc 5 жыл бұрын

Okay this works if the wrapper alone is torn right ? And we are adding a wrapper patch right ? Good work

5 жыл бұрын

*Thank you.* Heat shrinking tube is working pretty fine. After this simple repair, this cord is still working after over one year.

@RAMKUMAR-mb3hc 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski 👍

@Sophia-ox7tx 5 жыл бұрын

good job

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brooklynsummers4029 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Will adhesive lined shrinking tube ruin the exposed braided wire on my MacBook charger? I’m scared that the glue might go inside the wire.

3 жыл бұрын

Use regular non-adhesive tubing

@Saba_Mirza_Khan 2 жыл бұрын

I let my brother use my charger now I am here 😂

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😂

@miguelarias5000 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks m8, welp now Ik you can stretch tubing. I cut my cable and fixed it tho lol because it wasn't just the cable that was broken.

5 жыл бұрын

Well done my friend!

@kristianmaycong7740 5 жыл бұрын

i have a question? What is that tube? U were using?

5 жыл бұрын

It's a regular heat shrinking tube without adhesive. In the description, there are some links to the Amazon pages. Those link will guide you to specific tubing. Hope it helps. Let me know how it went.

@pandyanik5082 4 жыл бұрын

The rubber tube comes with in ball pen wil it work?

4 жыл бұрын

It won't work, use heat shrinking tube or electrical tape.

@bhavanisri8515 4 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski we just need to stick the insulation tape or the so called electrical tape? Or should we also use hair dryer on the insulation tape??? Sry if this question is ignorant or stupid.. I have never worked with these b4 that’s y TIA

4 жыл бұрын

If you using electrical tape for this repair, you don't need to use a hairdryer. Hot air is necessary for heat shrinking tubing.

@astiilbe 3 жыл бұрын

Did your charger already work beforehand because mine doesn’t work and it’s also breaking, so I’m not actually sure of mine will work just by covering broken part.

3 жыл бұрын

If it doesn't work, it's broken and the heat shrinking tube won't repair the MagSafe. Probably you need to replace the whole cable or solder the wire

@lanansabir4384 4 жыл бұрын

Where can i find that thing i use??

4 жыл бұрын

Google for: shrinking tube, heat shrink tube or heat-shrink tubing. You'll find some links to online stores or direct sales in Google. Buy shrinking tube (2:1) in diameter of 4.8 mm shrinking to 2.8 mm. It's important. I bought tubing in a local hardware store (electrical department). There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! There are also tubing with adhesive (more expensive than regular). In the description of this video, you'll find more information. Good luck my friend and let me know how it goes!

@mliver1234 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had the idea to reinforce my iPhone cable with heat shrink but I couldn't figure out the sizes I needed! I didn't realize you could stretch it LOL. Keep up the good work, ignore the haters. 😀

5 жыл бұрын

Shrinking tubes are great stuff... Great to hear that... That's the plan!

@MX304 4 жыл бұрын

Pick up some heat shrink tubing that has an ID of between 6 and 6.5mm. Look for a shrink ratio of at least 3:1. 4:1 if you can find it. That will eliminate the need to stretch smaller ID 2:1 tubing. It will make for a simpler, and better repair.

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great idea! Thank you for the advice!

@corporatedgetraining 2 жыл бұрын

That's very useful advice. Thanks

@Cloroxbleach-kh3wq 6 жыл бұрын

My charge is 2% and my charge's red line is cut off any tips for it to work?i

6 жыл бұрын

Buy new unit.

@AceDublB 5 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think a better repair would include shrinking the tubing over the molded plastic part of the plug to help reinforce the entire cable and limit flexing at the weak point. I just did this and it virtually eliminated the flexing. I used a small diameter heat shrink tube and used the scissors to expand the tube so that I could get it over plug.

5 жыл бұрын

Good point. Thank you!

@pamil1923 5 жыл бұрын

So, you really didn’t know what you were doing, did you? Just figured it out as you made the video which made it twice as long as it needed to be.

5 жыл бұрын

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@stasysnorkus5827 4 жыл бұрын

How long does this last on a headset?

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't test it on the headset, just on a USB to Lightning iPhone charger cable. After two years looks fine.

@kaibabick 4 жыл бұрын

Be very careful when heating the shrinking tube because the plug will deform when being heated to the same temperature as the tube, it will deform and crack and not look nice anymore.

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's possible.

@jacintagallagher9714 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is broken i I already broke 1 so it my dad finds out he is gonna kill me thanks so much this really saved me from getting my butt kicked😂

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that 😁

@serg4373 5 жыл бұрын

Lighter is best!

5 жыл бұрын

I've tested fire from lighter and tealight. Both sources of heat made white shrinking tube blackened (if the fire was to close to tubing) or yellowish (after a couple of days after repair). Using hot air from a hairdryer or heat gun, the is no such things as yellowish tint or smoked layer on to the shrinking tube. I prefer hot air because it gave the best result when we talking about good looking repair as it possible.

@jcf20010 5 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if you included a list of material in the description. Such as the size of the shrink tubing.

5 жыл бұрын

Have you read the description? There is a information about the size of the shrinking tubing.

@jcf20010 5 жыл бұрын

For some reason the description was not visible on the iPad where I first saw this. Thanks.

5 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I discovered similar errors on the iPhone. There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! Let me know how it goes!

@Angela-so7yx 6 жыл бұрын

how do I fix my charger with electrical tape? Thank you!

6 жыл бұрын

Use heat shrinking tube. After a couple of weeks or months, shrinking tube looks way better than electrical tape. If you don't have tubing, just wrap around electrical tape over the damaged part of the cord. If the cord is permanently broken, buy new one.

@Angela-so7yx 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I will go buy shrinking tube tomorrow. If I cannot find it though, do I also need to use heat to make the tape stay in place?

6 жыл бұрын

No. It's not necessary to use heat with electrical tape.

@ajv4165 2 жыл бұрын

I used white duct tape and looks decent. Dunno if that’s recommended or not🤷🏼‍♂️

@hamzakhoya 5 жыл бұрын

I need this

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. On the other hand, I'm happy that this video may help you.

@zealgaming9123 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of tubing is this and where can I get it?

3 жыл бұрын

Drinking straws are made for cold drinks, not for electricity

@mariogarcia620 2 жыл бұрын

What size of that shrinking to do I have to use?

2 жыл бұрын

Buy shrinking tube (2:1) in diameter of 4.8 mm (up to 6.4 mm) shrinking to 2.8 mm (up to 3.2 mm) or (3:1) up to 9 mm. It's important. There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! There is also tubing with adhesive (more expensive than regular). 3:1 tubes are more expensive than 2:1. In the description of this video, you'll find more information. Good luck my friend and let me know how it goes!

@sairamanaeswarachandmiriya9422 5 жыл бұрын

Where can you find that covering material in market

5 жыл бұрын

Google for: shrinking tube, heat shrink tube or heat-shrink tubing. You'll find some link to online stores or direct sales in Google. Buy shrinking tube (2:1) in diameter of 4.8 mm (up to 6.4 mm) shrinking to 2.8 mm (up to 3.2 mm) It's important. I bought tubing it in a local hardware store (electrical department). There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! There are also tubing with adhesive (more expensive than regular). I got many questions about a link to a shrinking tube so you may support the channel by buying it from affiliate link: US: amzn.to/2VA8dNw UK: amzn.to/2DFNyR4 DE: amzn.to/2DdA7Hj Good luck my friend and let me know how it goes!

@sairamanaeswarachandmiriya9422 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski Cezary Lopacinski yes I gone through that link that you mentioned ..but the item is not delivered to India .so kindly get the link of that item which will found in India

5 жыл бұрын

@@sairamanaeswarachandmiriya9422 Search on Amazon India for: "6mm Clear/Transparent Polyolefin Heat Shrink-Tube Sleeve" or "Polyolefin Heat Shrink-Tube Sleeve, 6mm(Red, Blue, Green)". Both tubes, transparent or in colors cost around 150-200 Indian rupee. The white tubing in a small amount is unavailable. Hope it helps.

@RaviKumar-lz4kz 5 жыл бұрын

nice

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope it's helpful.

@gnar6472 2 жыл бұрын

can you tell what you use than pointing them, i dont know what your pointing at

2 жыл бұрын

It's tubing size: diameter of 4.8 mm, shrinking to 2.8 mm

@Cloroxbleach-kh3wq 6 жыл бұрын

My charge is 2% and my charge's red line is cut off any tips for it to work?

6 жыл бұрын

Shrinking tube probably won't help you in this case.

@gyangamer518 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@King.Holmes3 5 жыл бұрын

would I sound dumb if I said I got another charger to see if this work to do it on my broken charger???

5 жыл бұрын

If it works for you.

@KatMa664 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the shrinking tube. Link? Thanks.

5 жыл бұрын

I bought it in a local hardware store (electrical department). Just google "heat shrinking tube 4.8 mm shrinking to 2.8 mm" or visit a hardware store in your neighborhood. There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! Let me know how it goes!

@constantinextr7051 6 жыл бұрын

You guys r lucky my charger all wires are the here and there and it's impossible to fix

6 жыл бұрын

Not good. Buy a new one.

@ginglee4199 4 жыл бұрын

What if the inner copper wire has been ruptured

4 жыл бұрын

Use a soldering iron or go to a local service electronic shop or buy a new USB cable

@user-qr2wu8vn5f 5 жыл бұрын

Is it End with shrink tubing?

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a heat shrinking tube.

@catuuvee6215 3 жыл бұрын

Como se llama el tubo que usa para arreglar el cable? Donde lo puedo conseguir?

3 жыл бұрын

To jest tuba termokurczliwa. Poszukaj online pod hasłem: tuba termokurczliwa. Ja swoją kupiłem w lokalnym sklepie z elektroniką

@anglelikesgraphicspe9989 6 жыл бұрын

how do you fix a MacBookPro apple computer charger wire thats been chewed?

6 жыл бұрын

Probably you must use a soldering.

@anglelikesgraphicspe9989 6 жыл бұрын

Idk what a soldering is but thx man, I asked my bud and he fixed but can you plz make a video on how still so I can always know how to repair a porshly chewed wire

6 жыл бұрын

I'll do it, but you must wait for couple days.

@anglelikesgraphicspe9989 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and that's fine take ya time

@qfxhacks 6 жыл бұрын

what size of the shrinking tube do i need for earphones?(diameter)

6 жыл бұрын

Right now I don't know, but I will do some tests, probably today. I will answer your question as soon as possible.

@qfxhacks 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

6 жыл бұрын

I was tested 3.2 mm (1/8") and 4.8 mm (3/16"). Usually, tubes shrinking 2x time. If you need to cover the plug and cord use 4.8 mm. For protecting only cord use 3.2 mm, but first, stretch the tube. And be careful with heat, Apple's cords are fragile/gentle. I highly recommend using hot air for instance from hair dryer instead of some kinda flame source as a lighter or candle. Good luck and let me know how was it!

@qfxhacks 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope its helpful.

@killuminaati 4 жыл бұрын

by the Way Music Good Booster

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me 😎

@peterwright5249 5 жыл бұрын

What is the tubing called an where do you get it from?

5 жыл бұрын

Google for: shrinking tube, heat shrink tube or heat-shrink tubing. You'll find some link to online stores or direct sales. Buy shrinking tube in diameter of 4,8 mm shrinking to 2,8 mm. It's important. I bought tubing it in a local hardware store (electrical department). There are two different types of tubes, low and high quality. The high-quality heat shrinking tubes are easier to stretch. The low-quality ones are made with the kinda shiny material/plastic. The better quality tubes are matt (they look and feel similar to the new Apple cords). The high-quality tubes are more expensive, and hard to find, but worth it! Good luck my friend and let me know how it goes!

@BoardnAK 5 жыл бұрын

use liquid electrical tape then the heat shrink tubing if you want

5 жыл бұрын

Good point! The liquid electrical tape gives almost the same results as a heat shrinking tube. If you combine both methods in a proper way, it may give a great final look. But there is one kinda problem, the liquid electrical tape is more expensive than heat shrinking tube so the repair is going to be more expensive. It may be a problem for some reason. For me, it's not a problem. Thank you for the advice!

@flightworks6874 5 жыл бұрын

This solution will only work for replacing the damaged insulation, if the wires are damaged it won’t do anything

5 жыл бұрын

True. Insulation, not connectivity.

@P2BS97 5 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Is there a solution for damaged wires?

@flightworks6874 5 жыл бұрын

Tasneem Mountaj if the break is further down the wire, you can solder the wires together but if it’s close to the plastic connector part you will need to cut into the plastic carefully and desolder the wires from the pcb then solder the wires back onto the pcb and insulate the whole thing with heat shrink and hot glue. A lot of work so if that’s the case you’re better off buying another cable and ensure that you only buy an apple or apple verified one because most offbrand ones will not work and a pop up will show on ur screen saying the cable is not apple verified, even if it works at first, after you update your iOS then the cable might not work anymore.

5 жыл бұрын

@@P2BS97 the time and cost of repairing fully damaged wire in most cases are unprofitable. If you need to repair broken connectivity you need to use a soldering iron. flightworks explained this process. Hope it was helpful. Let us know how the repair goes.

@jumpa654 3 жыл бұрын

@@P2BS97 buy a new cable.

@rahatumena 5 жыл бұрын

Just wrap some electric isolation tape (made for it) around it. Quick, safe and cheap !

5 жыл бұрын

Try to use heat shrinking tube, it looks way much better than electrical tape. No sticky cord or unsticking tape. Tested! Still looks and work pretty fine after over one year.

@imvutingzzz6087 4 жыл бұрын

Mine didnt work 😭😭😤

@maahishariff7905 6 жыл бұрын

What size ( diameter & length) of shrinking tube do I need for phone charger? Plz do reply.

6 жыл бұрын

Apple's iPhone cord is 2.6mm. I use 4.8mm shrinking to 2.4mm, take a look at 0:53 You'll need heat shrinking tube up to 5mm. Don't use tubing under 4mm.

@maahishariff7905 6 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski Thanx alot for ur reply😊

6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@alexzander7643 6 жыл бұрын

Maahi Shariff lol

@alexzander7643 6 жыл бұрын

Maahi Shariff lol

@russrieger1433 7 жыл бұрын

If the wireitself is broken can I just butt splice it ?

7 жыл бұрын

It's highly recommended to cover the open wire in any electrical devices. You may use shrinking tube or electrical tape to prevent yourself from electrical shock or buy new USB/Lightning plug.

@glennford6797 5 жыл бұрын

Holy crap. Just buy one.

5 жыл бұрын

If it is possible to repair I'll prefer to repair instead of throwing stuff to trash. Less electro trash = better future for the next generations. Think about it in this perspective.

@MrPasetchnik 3 жыл бұрын

did the same. used scissors to expand it too 😂

3 жыл бұрын

well done 👍

@randomuser1175 4 жыл бұрын

How do you fix if it’s bent

4 жыл бұрын

if the cable no needs soldering just use heat shrinking tube as it is shown in this video. If the cable needs soldering, and if you don't have that kind of skill than you need to go to a local electrician service or buy a new one (if the cost of repair is higher than brand new charger unit).

@philhines 4 жыл бұрын

On the one I fixed the wire braid had unraveled a bit. I twisted it gently until I found the right position for it to sit like it was supposed to. Then I would recommend using some electrical tape to hold in securely, then put the heat shrink on right over top. I actually didn't bother with the electrical tape as I couldn't find where mine was at the time! Seems to be fine so far =)

@chocomarie2490 4 жыл бұрын

4 жыл бұрын

Consult this issue with apple support. It may be a problem with iPad not a charger

@chocomarie2490 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it works perfectly fine now :) You see, I have this charger which is like a Samsung charger with a part of the iPhone bit and the Samsung part never worked so that’s what made it ‘broken’

@jerryquigg3497 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea but self fusing silicon rubber electrical tape is easier and faster.

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, good point. The self-fusing silicon rubber electrical tape is easier and faster and way much better than regular electrical tape but doesn't look good as a heat shrinking tube. At least in my opinion. In this video, it's all about the good-looking effect. It's a hard way but looks more esthetic.

@vp8705 3 жыл бұрын

Help please , I bought my iPhone 11 just 7 months ago but my adapter stopped working suddenly so I bought a new adapter and after charging for a week it stopped working again . I used my USB cable in other chargers and it worked.what could be the reason my adapter gets spoiled all the time??can it be that I have a defective cable that burns the adapter?? Please help

3 жыл бұрын

There is a one-year limited warranty from the date of original retail purchase for Apple products. If the charger stopped working after 7 months just contact with Apple support and they will help you

@JuanMedina-wi4uh 5 жыл бұрын

Heat shrink👌🏽

5 жыл бұрын

Heat shrink saved my life 😉

@Eric-hr5cg 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Why can't Apple strengtened that fraying prompt section. A simple survey will let them know how to do product improvement. I fixed mine by electrical tape.

5 жыл бұрын

I believe they know what they doing. It's all about the money, sadly.

5 жыл бұрын

I'm Mac user since 2006 and my old, very first White MacBook's (still working day by day just for emails and KZfaq) charger is in good condition. My MagSafe 2 from 2012 and all iPhone's cords after one year of usage are looks like garbage.

@mariamkinen8036 5 жыл бұрын

That must be a piece of straw? I could've used this bit of advice.... thx

5 жыл бұрын

It's not a piece of straw. It's a heat shrinking tubing. It's important to do this repair with the tubing for electricity, not a straw for food. Hope it was helpful.

@husnaaadam3581 2 жыл бұрын

how do you repare the cable of earphones?

2 жыл бұрын

Use a smaller diameter of the tubing. The cable is 2 mm in diameter, so buy 4 mm 2:1 or 6 mm 3:1 tubing

@user-je7cv6uv7i 5 жыл бұрын

Гениально, ничего не скажешь. Только вот не одну лишь "яблочную" технику так "чинить " можно. Любые кабели, у которых оболочка лопнула, а жилы целые. Главное ТУТик найти нужный

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understandthe Russian language. Try to write the comment in English. I'll be happy to answer your question.

@PierreFromParisFrance 5 жыл бұрын

Utile !

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand your language. Try to write a comment in English.

@nyccolm 5 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t help one bit. What if it’s cutting out because the wire is frayed?

5 жыл бұрын

Consider to: A. use a soldering iron and heat shrinking tube B. buy a new cable

@estrellatorrez5637 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use rubber

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of a rubber?

@nuverashaikh1395 5 жыл бұрын

Can we use this trick on apple ear phone also?

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's possible. But the tubing diameter must be smaller. I will run some test and answer your question in more details as soon as it is possible (probably tomorrow).

5 жыл бұрын

Tested after almost one week! It was so long because I was waiting for heat shrinking tubing in a couple of sizes and shrinking ratios. After running some experiments with different tubing I can tell one thing. There is an easy and more complicated way to do it. So, there are shrinking tubes with 3:1 and 4:1 shrinking ratio, not only 2:1 (used in this video for Lighting USB cable repair). For Apple's cable earphones, you need tubing with 2 mm diameter after shrinking. 2 mm is a cable diameter. For older earphones with a regular plug (3.5 mm jack), you need heat shrinking tubing with 2:1 ratio up to 4 mm. The jack plug is 5 mm diameter, so you need to stretch the tubing (the more complicated way) from 4 mm to 5 mm. If you decide to buy tubing with 3:1 (6 mm) or 4:1 (8 mm) ratio, then you don't need to extra stretching (the easy way). If you have new earphones with Lighting plug (8 mm wide) just buy 3:1 (stretching) or 4:1 (no need to stretch) shrinking ratio. The cable diameter is the same in both earphones models, 2 mm. Hope it helps. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.

@Ayubkhan4159 5 жыл бұрын

Hi sir I'm frim pakistan Sir wire name please

5 жыл бұрын

@sudhiragarwal5334 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Ye kya matariyal use kiya h Aapney??

6 жыл бұрын

It's *Heat Shrink Tube*

@zaidnadeem238 6 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski how did you understand him ? , great video btw

6 жыл бұрын

The power of Google Translate ;) Thank you!

@omairabonilla2401 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary

@redyandrimof7565 3 жыл бұрын

some other tutorial insert pen spring in between two cables.

3 жыл бұрын

If the cord is fractured, I don't recommend putting a metal spring on it. It's not safe

@soflodoug 5 жыл бұрын

What if the wires inside are broken?

5 жыл бұрын

Consider to: A. use a soldering iron and heat shrinking tube B. buy a new cable

@YR7A 5 жыл бұрын

Get an Android. Charging cables are cheaper and universal between Samsung,LG,HTC, etc. And work with A BUNCH of other devices. Like cameras and battery packs.

@katsukurano4297 5 жыл бұрын

世界中みな同じ悩みですねｗ．しかし、ハサミで広げるのは勉強になりました。

5 жыл бұрын

I'll be happy to answer the question or talk about your opinion if only I understand what you are trying to say. I don't understand your language. Try to write a comment in English. Also, other people from the community will benefit from it. Thank you.

@UnmereMortal 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski lemme translate Every one around the world has the same worries huh, lol And, how you spread it out with scissors is pretty smart.

5 жыл бұрын

@@UnmereMortal I just don't want to misinterpret the comment or question. Answering wrong or answering without any sense, in my opinion, it's showing disrespect for the person who's asking the question.

@UnmereMortal 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski what are you talking about?

5 жыл бұрын

@@UnmereMortal about misinterpretation the comments or questions.

@featureddeveloper6300 4 жыл бұрын

what is the name of that cable?

4 жыл бұрын

Apple Lightning to USB Cable

@denistodoca3361 4 жыл бұрын

Shrink tube

@lalitafaroli 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t you just use strong tape on it? It’s so much simpler.

5 жыл бұрын

The tape is much simpler in application but less esthetic overall. After a couple of days or weeks (depend on tape) repaired place get sticky. I've tested a couple different tapes. The heat shrinking tube repair is more time consuming but looks and works way better than tape. In my opinion, of course.

@13cheta13 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski i have had three different pieces of tape on mine and it just keeps falling off eventually.... 🤣😂😅

@20gtorpedo44 5 жыл бұрын

genius

5 жыл бұрын

Fresh Cookie thank you!

@dandonaldson3819 5 жыл бұрын

Ok Mate, I have an Honest question & Please don’t laugh @ me, What type of Heat Shrink tubbing Do you Use, I have a bunch of Car Related Heat tube, But it’s Either 2 Small or to Big, my Cables for my Daughters Tables are Black, So I don’t wanna use White, All three are young & Will Complain, Thats Y I Divorced there How Mum

5 жыл бұрын

I used in this video regular cheap heat shrinking tubing, but there is also available tubing with adhesive (highly recommended for that kind of repairs). Take a look at this link (affiliated, if you wanna to support the channel): amzn.to/2RwnC27 It's black and in the proper size. Hope it will help and let me know how it goes/went!

@psrkitchen4855 5 жыл бұрын

Tube how much

5 жыл бұрын

There are shrinking tubes with 3:1 and 4:1 shrinking ratio, not only 2:1 (used in this video). Also, the prize may be different in a different region of the World. For instance, the same tubbing in China may cost $1 and in the USA $10.

@skyviewsaustralia 5 жыл бұрын

Lol a bit tape does it for me

5 жыл бұрын

Give it a chance. Try heat shrinking tubing. It looks way much better than electrical tape. No sticky cord or unsticking tape after a couple of weeks after repair. Tested and confirmed!

@gojobuddy 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I did. Black tape on a white cord. My phone cord is fine but my Apple computer cord did this in several places. My son ordered me a new one but until then. I used tape.

@owen9997 3 жыл бұрын

Okok

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful

@pandatrimble5885 4 жыл бұрын

Thats what was broken on my iPad

4 жыл бұрын

It's a common issue with all Apple Lighting cables.

@32103045 5 жыл бұрын

Not a repair just recovering

5 жыл бұрын

It depend...

@Dr.Platinum 5 жыл бұрын

Заморочился чувак! Изоленту попробуй)))

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand your language. Try to write a comment in English. I'll be happy to talk about your opinion.

5 жыл бұрын

Try to use heat shrinking tube, it looks way much better than electrical tape. No sticky cord or unsticking tape. Tested! Still looks and work pretty fine after over one year.

@ПутинХуйлоо 5 жыл бұрын

Cezary Lopacinski, Google Translate тебе в помощь! Не будь ограниченным.

5 жыл бұрын

@@ПутинХуйлоо Besides the fact that Google Translate can do something wrong... If you are a visitor to someone, then adapt to its rules. That's what well-mannered people do.

@amitmandal9074 4 жыл бұрын

What was the white thing?

4 жыл бұрын

Amit Mandal it’s a heat-shrink tubing (heat shrink or heatshrink).

@amitmandal9074 4 жыл бұрын

@ Thanks.

4 жыл бұрын

@@amitmandal9074 You're welcome.

@amitmandal9074 4 жыл бұрын

@ It's pleasure. Actually I'm from India.

4 жыл бұрын

@FURYtake a look at the video description section.

@shanojohn1 5 жыл бұрын

apple cannot update it in online. Otherwise ofcourse they will solv this in next updation.

5 жыл бұрын

I'll defence Apple. “It's only those who do nothing that make no mistakes, I suppose.” Joseph Conrad. Everybody can make a mistake or mistakes, but the problem is when those mistake or mistakes are repeated all the time. That's why I won't defence Apple. It's a love-hate relationship in my case.