Hi HKers. I'm installing a power cord on a Marantz 1030 and it seems fairly straightforward. But I've never done one before. Any tips or tricks? I watched a few YouTube videos that likely burned the creator's house down, so I figure it might be best to ask a reliable source. I know you need to remove it from the tug preventer but after that some videos had people sucking solder for days to free up the leads. Is it best to just heat the lead and tug or what's the best way in general? Thanks!
Installing power cord. What's your method?
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If I'm replacing a soldered in power cord generally I'll just snip off the cord close to the lug and as much of the solder as possible. Then, use the soldering iron and pick or forceps or whatever to work the remain bits out of the lug.
But, of course, you have to be mindful to not bake the terminal strip or board or pry much and break something or lift traces.
But, of course, you have to be mindful to not bake the terminal strip or board or pry much and break something or lift traces.
Thanks. I do have a desoldering gun. My plan was to use the flat bit in the soldering iron to help pry the wire from the lead. Of course, I'll be gentle.
Is that for installing a new strain relief? Can I use the old one or is getting new preferred?
OK, I've never actually installed one. It's a clamp that you open and close around the wires and the pliers do the crimpin' (which ain't easy, whomp whomp)? I found a set for $10.
These should do the trick. No affiliation. When you get serious about repair, you can spring for a Heyco No. 29.
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or amazon if one has prime or a $35 order to get free shipping.These should do the trick. No affiliation. When you get serious about repair, you can spring for a Heyco No. 29.
Philmore Nylon Strain Relief Bushing Removal Crimp Tool Pliers | eBay
High quality assembly tool for Nylon strain reliefs.www.ebay.com
Philmore Nylon Strain Relief Bushing Pliers Tool - Amazon.com
Philmore Nylon Strain Relief Bushing Pliers Tool - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
those heyco 29s look pretty stout.
i'm sticking to my philmores. well worth the price even if you only do 1 grommet imo.
I sprung for a Heyco 29 about 15 years ago. Totally worth the $$. In this case, I think the Philmores will do just fine, and are probably the least expensive ones I would recommend.
Done! Thanks for the tip. Glad I posted. It didn't even register that that piece would be an issue.These should do the trick. No affiliation. When you get serious about repair, you can spring for a Heyco No. 29.
Philmore Nylon Strain Relief Bushing Removal Crimp Tool Pliers | eBay
High quality assembly tool for Nylon strain reliefs.www.ebay.com
depends on if you use the same gauge cord as what came out of it. i match my new cord to what was already there and reuse the grommet.
I did order a bipolar cord from a dude on eBay who is probably on HK. He sells the LEDs and recap kits. But someone else fixed this cord externally with a polarized one they just electrical taped. Ugh.
if you are replacing a non polarized cord with a polarized one then you do need to pay attention to one thing.
2 conductor cords have a ridge on one conductor. that is the neutral wire.
make sure you connect that conductor to the same place inside the unit as the old one was.
Will do but I'm thinking this wasn't a pro job. I think it goes from bipolar and then a polarized plug was added externally where the bipolar plug was torn.
File the wide spot off the blade on the cord and make it non-polarized.
that's even better for you. that means you have the original factory connection intact on the inside where you are making your new connection.
I did see a good thread on that that's older. But Echowars is still ticking around on here, I see.
Advice needed on how to replace power cord.
My dogs chew up my Marantz 2275 power cord. Is there a step by step instruction how to replace it with a new one? Or anybody's ever done it before can chime in and help?
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