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How to Install a TV Socket

In this how to, I'm going to explain how to install a new TV socket.

Parts

  • Socket R-TV
  • Coaxial cable

Tools

  • Screwdriver
  • Little screwdriver
  • Cable stripper
  • Screw
Screwdriver with a blue and gray handle.
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Screwdriver with a blue and gray handle.
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Process

This is the socket R-TV and we are going to install a new socket beside the old socket.

Electrical outlet on a textured wall.

Put it the new socket in the wall and screw in with screwdriver.

Screwdriver being used on an electrical outlet.

With the cable stripper, we strip the outer sheath of the coaxial cable.

A hand holding an orange utility knife.

This is the braid.

Damaged electrical cable end

Take away the braid and the shielding foil and this is the result.

How to Install a TV Socket

Cut the dielectric white cable stripper and you will see the inner conductor.

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How to Install a TV Socket
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How to Install a TV Socket

Connect the coaxial cable to the output of the first socket (the connection on the left) to the input of the new socket (the connection on the right).

Televes connector mounted on a wall plate.
Damaged electrical connection with exposed wires.
Televes connector mounted on a wall plate.
Damaged electrical connection with exposed wires.

Screw in with screwdriver the mechanism of the socket.

Person using a screwdriver to work on an electrical outlet.

Screw in the case for the socket.

Hand using a screwdriver on a wall-mounted electrical outlet.

And finally connected the old socket whit new socket.

Electrical outlets and wiring on a wall.

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