Fixing component input

[evil_ash_xero]

I was pulling the component cables out of one of my TVs, and it actually ripped out the whole damn input(all three!).

What the fuck, was the first thing I thought. Then I thought, how easy a fix is this?

I tried to put them back in, and succeeded, but now the picture is all scrambled. Something obviously went wrong.

I'm going to get a repairman up here. Is this an easy fix?

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Yep, easy does it when removing them component cables from said component video input port -- a slight twisting motion from left to right (or vice versa) until the connector frees up instead directly yanking backwards {which'll surely increase the likely chance of ripping out a component video input(s)}.

Those super thick sized Monster Cable branded component cables are, especially notorious, for being extra tight grip-wise and quite hard to remove once inserted properly. They're intentionally made like that to provide maximum signal transfer (compared to cheap-ass component video cables with less grip).

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[neorichieb1971]

If your worried about doing it again put extenders in the Component input and detach the cables from the extenders. Or buy a switcher.

I don't actually remove any of my cables from the TV at all, once in they don't come out.

As it states above, always twist the cable out. I know sometimes they are close together and getting a grip is hard, but thats the deal.

[evil_ash_xero]

Yeah, it was those damn Monster THX cords that did it.

I just sat down with the TV again, and I actually got the inputs working properly again(had to straighten out some of the metal).

I'll make sure THAT doesn't happen again.

[RGB32E]

Sorry to hear that I've heard of this problem before. I have a few pairs of higher end monster cables that have this problem, but have exercised extreme caution. I had one incident, but it didn't ruin anything. While the marketing BS is plasible, in practice, it's just BS. Check out Canare's RCAs... much better connection without ruining equipment. I've purchased cables from BJC (even visited their location) and highly recommend them for standard cables, and no... they don't make RGB cables... ... I've discussed this with them already.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/component/index.htm

Canare RCAPs have a unique "internal pressure contact finger" system, partially visible in the photo at right. Nine gold-plated spring surfaces squeeze the jack from all sides--firmly, but without excessive force--for a perfect, mechanically solid and electrically sound contact every time. A simple side-by-side comparison of these plugs with those found on the mass-market cable brands leaves no doubt as to which is the superior connector.