How to shorten a power cable

Shorten a Power Cable

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Usually power cords are much too long.

Usually power cords are much too long.

You can get the replacement plug in a hardware store or on eBay for ließ than 2$.

While following this guide, keep the cable unplugged at any time! Otherwise you can hurt yourself badly!!!

Cut the cable at the preferred length

Cut the cable at the preferred length

Use this part of the cable from here on

Use this part of the cable from here on

Slice open the outer insulation

Slice open the outer insulation

Cut it off

Cut it off

Remove 1cm of the inner insulation

Remove 1cm of the inner insulation

Take apart the replacement plug

Take apart the replacement plug

Put the cable through the back end

Put the cable through the back end

Attach the cables to the plug. There is no right or wrong: one on one side, the other on the other side.

Attach the cables to the plug. There is no right or wrong: one on one side, the other on the other side.

The little bridge will secure the cable

The little bridge will secure the cable

Close it up

Close it up

Aaaaand: You're done - Before & After

Aaaaand: You're done - Before & After

Before & After

Before & After

Works like a charm

Works like a charm

  • 1.0 Power Cord
  • 1.0 Screwdriver
  • 1.0 Sharp Knife
  • 1.0 Replacement Plug