kingalfred Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Anyone who has had an iphone 5 or the new ipad for a least a year will know the problems with the deterioration of the lightning cables around the connecting ends, I am on my 2nd cable and that is starting to "bubble up" around the connector. I really dont want to buy a new one again. The copy ones all over Bangkok and Thailand are no good, they will cease to work after a few weeks if not days. There is a an Amazon equivalent that is compatible with Apple products but it costs around 40$ in total to get it shipped to Thailand. The one alternative is repair it yourself. I saw this video on youtube where this guy used shrink tube insulation to strengthen the cable, Now the problem is where to get it in Thailand. If anyone knows what outlet may or does sell this sort of stuff please Reply Thanks. Here's the videolink. It could save us alot of expense on buying new cables. I have read on apple community forums of users buying many new cables in one year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloFlyer Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'll keep those 11 mins for better use ... but I've used bondage tape and sugru to good effect before. Apple should be better on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinhead Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Aftermarket,certified cables seem to be more sturdy than aforementioned. Cost will be about $20 at .Life or whatever store you choose. My Moshi cable has been taking a beating daily for about a year since my Apple cable died. I carry it everywhere. Belkin looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 shrink tube 2,5mm, who are the major electrical parts suppliers in bkk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 shrink tube 2,5mm, who are the major electrical parts suppliers in bkk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deelectro Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Amorn has Shrink Tube, also Numchai. i can think of several other comments about shrink tube. Edited February 24, 2015 by Deelectro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 2.5 years later my iPhone 5 cables still look like the day i got them try and be more gentle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloFlyer Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Your missus must appreciate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The oleander 'backpackers' that traipse through our town have been leaving their iPhone charger cables on the streets for us to find. If they don't mind, neither do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) ordered this Edited February 28, 2015 by kingalfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 2.5 years later my iPhone 5 cables still look like the day i got them try and be more gentle Same. I think some people must pull on the cable, not the connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanBBK Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) My daughter is on her third cable in 2.5 years. The OEM cables I buy cost 150 baht and last as long as the original. No biggy. Edited March 2, 2015 by StefanBBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 My daughter is on her third cable in 2.5 years. The OEM cables I buy cost 150 baht and last as long as the original. No biggy.you are very lucky if they function for more than a few weeks if not apple approved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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