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I am helping a friend set up a new TV (brand new Panasonic 720p plasma).
Bought cables at Monoprice for the component video from the cable box and the Wii.
The RCA connections all around are not "tight". I perceive this as a cable quality problem, which is very surprising.
Does it make sense to simply squeeze the outer ring of the RCA connector a little with pliers? Or would you just send the cables back?
Thanks.
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I would just give them a little squeeze, Tom.
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I've done that, with good results.
And, as far as the RCA cables, a light squeeze with fingers or pliers should do the trick.
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i agree, especially with the monoprice cables. i have some of their rca cables and yes, a light squeeze with pliers did the trick. don't squeeze too much, just a little and they will snug right up!
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Tom I don't know what anybody else would do in your dire situation but I'd personally just put a little squeeze on the outer ring of the RCA connectors until you achieve a nice snug fit.
But that's just me.
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I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned it yet...a gentle squeeze might tighten them up.
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I think I would send them back.
Just kidding, squeeze em.
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Group think. I say crush those suckers!
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Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.
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"No Squeeze" connectors.
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"No Squeeze" connectors. I have a set of those feeding my Rotel.
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Is that your main squeeze?
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Nope, just his extra no-squeeze connector.
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