Real talkHeat shrink needs a heat source like a lighter or hair dryer, and the fit can be fiddly.

Bill of materials

• Heat shrink tubing or a commercial cable protector
• Scissors
• A lighter or hair dryer
• The charger cable

Assembly

1. 1Cut a piece of heat shrink tubing slightly longer than the frayed section.
2. 2Slide it over the cable end before the plug.
3. 3Use a lighter or hair dryer to shrink the tubing tightly around the cable.
4. 4Check it's snug and covers the weak spot well.

⚠ Be careful with the lighter to avoid burning the cable or yourself.