network cable question - broken clip end?

Question

My 100 foot network cable that I ran upstairs last fall has been so much better. Was able to use my router and still have a pc upstairs. But, a problem has arising. The end that plugs into the computer doesnt clip in anymore (the prong broke off). Do they sell any type of glove or anything that I can put on it fix it. It becomes loose easily and most people say just buy a new cable its cheap enough. But my time and money of rewiring it is not worth it to me. Is there any type of device I can use or any suggestions? Thanks.

Answer 1

Electricians tape mate, theres that then trying a quick superglue fix, just dont get any on the wireing, it should hold and should still be pretty ok,

splitting the cable would be a no go, unless you can keep every strand seperate then make sure u put them into the right places if you replaced just the actual connection.

i would just try some electricians tape on the back or if you still have the clip gluing it together

Answer 2

if the computer is NOT having intermittent connectivity issues(where windows shows the cable is unplugged occasionally), you can just leave it alone and it will probably work fine. If you are a perfectionist or if the computer starts having connectivity issues you can try to repair the cable. You would need to buy a crimper and look up the cable standards listed below and recrimp the cable. Doing this does take a moderate bit of experience though, so it might need to be something to ask a local tech nerd or somebody with computer experience to do. I will also include a link to purchase a cheap cable crimper.

Answer 3

If you can get away without the little clip, I wouldn't worry about it. If you need it, go buy yourself a CAT5 wire crimper, cut the end off and put a new plug on the end.

Answer 4

Yeah just buy the 5 wire end, and replace it,(tip: use a needle to get the metal ends to slide out, just depress the tang on the side,[inside the plastic piece]