How to Unscrew a Coaxial Cable From Audiovisual Equipment

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Face the connection head-on.

   Reaching around the back of the TV or cable box is going to make disconnection of a cable much more difficult.
   
   Turn the equipment in question to face you, if need be.
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   Step 2: Remember to rotate the connector in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen.

   , Tools make it very easy to damage the connection port that is attached to the equipment. , This looks something like a 3 to 4 inch (7.6 to
   10.2 cm) octagonal pipe with one side missing.
   
   The gap allows you to surround the cable and connector entirely, and unscrew the cable with very little mechanical advantage (i.e. it uses less force and is less likely to damage equipment). , "channel-locks").
   
   Use one to grasp the base of the connector and prevent it from moving while the other is used to unscrew the cable.
   
   Use other types of pliers as a last resort.
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   Step 3: Use your hands if at all possible.

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   Step 4: If you must use tools

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   Step 5: try to find a coaxial cable wrench.

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   Step 6: If you can't find a coax wrench

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   Step 7: the next best option is a pair of small slip-joint pliers (i.e.

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