I must have tightened my vivi too tight. When I went to take it off, this came with it. Anyone able to fix this for a reasonable amount? The original manufacturer is out of business but thought someone might still be able to help.
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That should be pretty easy to fix: solder the wires back to the connector, coat the connector in epoxy and press it back in.
Sounds good. I will try it tonight or tomorrow. Do I need to worry about positive/negative alignment? Or just put it back where it was with a little extra support this time?
When you say, positive/negative alignment, are you refering to soldering the wires to the connector? If so, red should go to the center pin in the connector. It will not blow up if you reversed it but that is the general convention in mods.
Cool offer, I'm in Wake Forest. You and fortytwo answered it. I was wondering which wire went where. I found a friend with soldering equipment. I haven't done this in 15 years but confident I can get a good connection going again. Thanks all!
You need to be careful soldering as to not get too much heat...could melt the silicone insert between the center pin and shell...best to take the center pin out to solder if ya can without damaging the silicone....
A little extra added support is the key. Just shoving it back in seems like a temporary fix at best. The hole is now looser. I imagine over time there has been eliquid that has worked it's way into the wood and joint, softening both the epoxy and the wood.
A carefully reamed out finishing washer that is tightly press fit onto the connector would be a good idea.
That you felt that you had to tighten it so much sounds like it's time for a new connector also.
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