GHD 3.1b Cable Replacement How-to

1) Holding the two arms together, find these two screws:

2) Using a small cross head screw driver, undo these two screws:

3) Remove Screws

You can either do this by shaking (!), using a small flat head screwdrvier or (probably easiest) using a pair of tweazers or needle nose pliers.

4) Remove rubber O-ring:

5) Remove old cable

Gently lift and pull out the old cable from the socket - the green PCB and any other bits didn't need to move very much. When doing this, makes sure you don't loose the little bit of plastic that holds the cable in place. It's removable and can fall out if you are not looking!

6) Fit new cable

Remember to transfer the O-ring from the old cable to the new cable before fitting the new cable.

If you've got some contact greese to hand, then I suggest applying a small amount to the two metal surfaces of the connector. This will extend the life of the cable by reducing rotational wear.

Make sure the tip of the cable connector (see arrow on following picture) locates between the spring clip bit on the circuit board

7) Put it back together!

Now just put the lid back on, screw it down and replace the O-ring. Job almost done!

8) Move the european to UK adapter to the new cable

The adapter comes off the old cable by loosening the cross head screw. The european plug then pulls out and you can plug the new cable in and tighten the screw back up.

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This page was last updated at 10:38pm on 13th December 2009