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Bracelet Clasp Replacement

What you need

  1. Bracelet Clasp Replacement, Bracelet clasp: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • The clasp and metal ring (jump ring) need to be replaced.

    • Replace the jump ring first and then the clasp.

    • The correct size of a jump ring corresponds to the others on the bracelet.

    • Be sure the correct clasp for the bracelet is present.

  2. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use the needle-nose pliers to grasp the jump ring on its side, away from the break in the ring.

  3. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Open the jump ring with the needle-nose pliers by holding one side of the ring with the pliers and the other side with your fingers.

    • Another set of needle-nose pliers can be used if the jump ring is too small to grasp.

  4. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Attach the new, opened jump ring with the needle-nose pliers.

    • Here, there are two corresponding rings that the jump ring must be inserted through.

  5. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Hold the clasp in one hand and the pliers in the other.

    • Attach the new clasp to the opened jump ring being held by the needle-nose pliers by sliding the jump ring through all corresponding rings, including the clasp.

  6. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the needle-nose pliers to close the jump ring by squeezing the two arms of the ring together.

    • Be sure to close the jump ring vertically between the two arms of the pliers. The jump ring should be parallel to the arms of the pliers.

  7. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use the needle-nose pliers to tighten the jump ring, with the jump ring perpendicular to the two arms of the pliers.

  8. Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Bracelet Clasp Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Test that the clasp and jump ring are properly attached by holding the bracelet from the clasp and suspending the rest of the bracelet.

    • If the bracelet successfully holds while suspended, the bracelet clasp and jump ring fix is successful.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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