A broken RGB light strip can be repaired by the following methods:
1. Find the disconnected location: First, you need to check the light strip to find the disconnected location. Use wire strippers to peel off the double-ended wire to expose the inner core.
Connect the wire cores: Connect the disconnected wire cores at both ends. Connections can be made using wire connectors or soldering tools. Once the connections are made, wrap the connections with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing to ensure the wires don't short out.
Test the light strip: Connect the connected light strip to the power supply and test whether the light strip is working properly. If the light strip still isn't working properly, further inspection and repair may be needed.
- Check whether the light strip is completely burned out.
Before wiring, you need to confirm whether the light strip is completely burned out. You can use a multimeter to test and confirm whether there is current flowing through the light strip. If the current in the circuit can pass through this section of the light strip smoothly, then the problem is that the connecting wire is cut off.
- Direct wiring
If there is no damage to the light strip cable, but the cable is detached or loose, you can use pliers to clip the cable back to the light strip. If the pins of the cable are damaged, you will need to re-cut the damaged part of the cable and clip it back into the connector again.
- Reinstall the connector
If the disconnected cable is longer, you can reuse the connector to connect the two ends. First, you need to cut off the damaged part of the connecting wire by cutting. Then, connect the cables back together via a wired or wireless connector. Before connecting, please confirm whether the connector model and connection method are correct.
- Repair with conductive glue.
In some light-tight environments, reinstalling the connector can be difficult. At this point you can use conductive glue to repair it. First weld the wires of different colors, and then use conductive glue to paste the welded part on the light strip. Note that the light strip needs to be kept dry and clean before using conductive glue.
- Find a professional to repair it
If you've tried all of the above methods and still can't fix the problem, it's best to find a professional to help you repair your light strip. When looking for a professional, you want to make sure they have enough experience and skills to ensure your strip lights are repaired correctly.
[Conclusion] This article summarizes a variety of different methods that can help you solve the problem of disconnected light strips. Before making connections, please confirm whether the models and connection methods of the cables and connectors are correct. If you have tried all the above methods and still cannot solve the problem, then seek help from a professional. No matter which method is used, you need to pay attention to safety issues to avoid electrical accidents.