Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement

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最后更新于 July 25, 2024

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Replacement power cords for the Chi Flat iron are not readily available. This repair uses a common component to replace the original swivel power connector and make the iron usable again.

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步骤 1 Power Cord

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Power Cord: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，2

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Power Cord: 步骤 1 中的图像 2，2

Remove (2) .31" Phillips head screws from back cover.
Remove cover.

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步骤 2

Gently pull upwards on the connection point and disconnect the power cord.

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步骤 3 Replacing Swivel Cord with a Fixed Cord

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Replacing Swivel Cord with a Fixed Cord: 步骤 3 中的图像 1，2

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Replacing Swivel Cord with a Fixed Cord: 步骤 3 中的图像 2，2

Follow the disassembly procedure for Chi in other postings. My swivel cord developed a broken wire and could not be fixed. A new replacement cord was not readily available.
The end result will be a working flat iron with a cord that is fixed in place securely.

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步骤 4 Purchase a 1/4 NPT Cord Gland

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Purchase a 1/4 NPT Cord Gland: 步骤 4 中的图像 1，2

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Purchase a 1/4 NPT Cord Gland: 步骤 4 中的图像 2，2

These Cord Glands can be found at a hardware store or online. Cord will not swivel anymore, but will be secure and safe to use.
This solution will use a 1/4 inch NPT Cable Gland to secure the cord in the flat iron so that it can be safely used.

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步骤 5 Test fit gland. Sand off any high spots on the gland nut.

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Test fit gland. Sand off any high spots on the gland nut.: 步骤 5 中的图像 1，2

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Test fit gland. Sand off any high spots on the gland nut.: 步骤 5 中的图像 2，2

The replacement gland fits very securely, but I had to sand down the top and bottom of the nut (compare the two images closely) to get the cover to fit down. It's nice and snug.
The Cable Gland is a friction fit in the device and the chassis nut is not needed.

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步骤 6 Cut out the old swivel and thread wires through cable gland.

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Cut out the old swivel and thread wires through cable gland.: 步骤 6 中的图像 1，1

Be sure to not forget to thread the end cap on the wire before threading the power wires through the gland.
Test the fit in the device. You may have to sand the plastic gland a bit to get that perfect fit.
I had to sand down the end cap (shorten it a bit) to get the end cap to tuck into the iron and really tighten on the wiring. The photo shows the end cap before being shortened.
I used a dremel tool to grind down the cap.

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步骤 7 Solder power wires.

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Solder power wires.: 步骤 7 中的图像 1，2

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Solder power wires.: 步骤 7 中的图像 2，2

Be sure you have test fit the connector, including the end cap that you have cut down to be sure that the cover will fit down securely. Do this before you solder everything.
Use some heat shrink tubing to cover the solder joints.
You can see how I trimmed down my end cap in the final image. Everything now fits, the end cap of the gland is tight and the cover fits perfectly.

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步骤 8 Reassemble the Flat Iron

Flat Iron Power Cord Hack Replacement, Reassemble the Flat Iron: 步骤 8 中的图像 1，1

Before you reassemble, test the iron.
Be sure you have sealed up all expose wires with heat shrink tubing to prevent any shock hazard.
Reassembly is the reverse of assembly.

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结论

This solution will restore your flat iron to working condition when you cannot find an original replacement cord. Otherwise, you have to throw this into the landfill.

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