How To Replace a Power Cord Plug

Prep The Cord

• Remove the old plug with wire strippers.
  • Examine the cord and cut off any part with cuts or nicks.
• Strip off about 1-1/2-inches of the outer covering by scoring it with wire strippers and bending the cord back and forth.
  • Cutting with a knife increases the chance of nicking the interior wiring.
  • Start over if you accidentally cut the wire while removing the outer covering.
• Cut away the interior cloth insulation, leaving only the black and white wires.
  • If you do not have a white wire, look for ridges along the length of the wire. This is the neutral wire. The hot wire will be smooth.