Comments on: Can HDMI Cables be Repaired?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:13:58 +0000

I will be having an application using a 4047 timer to a 4017 Johnson counter for displaying 9 consecutive ring leds in a vertical led array. 2 cat 5 cables would have been used, though using 1 hdmi will,and wire to spare. 12v at 20ma .24w 10ft max, is within wire spec, and if you don’t mind waiting for a fleabay purchase, you can defiantly get your moneys worth. I purchased several this way up 20 25ft, never gad a problem with any cable.

ps, for the computer tower users, a new low end video card with hdmi for $70 will perk up older computers, and allow 1 cable to tv with sound.

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:45:56 +0000

Hey Brandon, I’d also be interested in your services following a “minor” cable incident…
Give me a call on 07984553423
Cheers
Lee

By: admin

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:29:48 +0000

Thanks for the great tips, Mr.BAMM-BAMM!!! I think ‘patience’ is very key here.

Also, great recommendation to use the same cable if possible.

By: MR.BAMM-BAMM

MR.BAMM-BAMM — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:24:12 +0000

I just finished soldering some HDMI cables in which a home owner broke the tip off. He gave me a call and i flush cut the end off and soldered wire by wire the same brand of HDMI male tip onto the existing cable. It’s a 75 Foot run with finished walls so cutting holes in the walls is out of the question. Some tips…be patient, use the same brand of HDMI, match wire color to wire color, when putting the two wires and ground lead back to its corresponding two wires and ground lead, you must rewrap the foil shield to your best ability and use black electrical HEAT SHRINKABLE tape to replace the mylar material that covers the foil because it becomes too flimsy and does not stay in place. Other than that you can also you liquid electrical tape to cover your shields.

By: James Saunders

James Saunders — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:13:55 +0000

Brandon,
Where do you work? I need to repair a cut HDMI cable and my AV guy says it’s not possible. I’m in London. I would greatly appreciate your help and advice.

Kind Regards

James – 07713099724

By: admin

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:26:49 +0000

Good advice indeed…it’s always a great idea to “future proof” your HDMI installation if possible. Using conduit (large enough size) is a great idea if you can do it.

Unfortunately, many people don’t have conduits and experience these issues after the walls are closed up. For those people, it’s good to know there are some options worth considering, other than re-opening the walls.

By: bongani mondlane

bongani mondlane — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:08:27 +0000

Hi Pat i just saw your question regarding the hdmi cable for future use ,i have learnt in the av field to always use a bigger conduit pipe for future upgrades i normally use the 50mm plumbing pipe this really helps and saves all the worries when someone wants to upgrade their system.In your situation i am not sure how thick is your current conduit pipe here is a suggestion below:

Attach your hdmi cable to a contractor’s draw wire tape with an insulation tape and lubricate the pipe with some Q20 spray and try to pull the cable and when you are done resolder the other end or use a screw terminal connector if available.If you have some pictures of the room your can post them to me and i will be able to give you some suggestions.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:11:19 +0000

Hi guys. I am a AV Installer. And many of my clients want their HD picture on other flat screen panels without visible cables. 95% of the time the hdmi connector can’t fit through the conduit. In this case i cut the hdmi cable, pull it through and then join it again.
I have done this with more than 50 cables and no problems.
If the cable length is more than 30m, I use the raw cable and solder new connectors on when done.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:43:37 +0000

Hi Jonathan,

Unfortunately we’re not aware of any “simple” methods to repair a broken HDMI Cable. The easiest way we’re aware of still seems to be the screw terminal, but even that requires a lot of detail work in identifying the proper cables and screwing them to the right terminal of the connector.

The two we’re aware of are the L-com (US) and CPC (U.K.), as mentioned in part II of this article: http://www.blueechosolutions.com/info/hd-ez-lock/repairing-damaged-hdmi-cable/

By: Jonathan Ivy

Jonathan Ivy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:41:02 +0000

any updates with this? Any new connectors on the market that an untrained person can use to replace an HDMI connector? Thanks!