Quando la maniglia del bagaglio si interrompe, most people will choose to buy new luggage instead of replacing the luggage handle. However, buying a new one is not inexpensive. Prossimo, I will tell you a way to replace the handle of the suitcase. It only takes a few simple steps to make your suitcase new, cheap, and efficient.
Before starting, we need to prepare some repair tools and accessories, including screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, and new suitcase-compatible handles. (How to Choose Telescopic Luggage Handles)
Fare un passo 1: Remove the Old, Broken Telescopic Luggage Handle
Open the suitcase: Unzip the zipper of the lining of the suitcase and find the handle-fixing device inside the suitcase.
Unscrew the fixing screws: Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws that fix the handles. These screws are usually located at the top and bottom of the suitcase.
Take off the fixing cover: After unscrewing the screws, remove the black fixing covers at the top and bottom. (upper support plate and lower support plate (bottom)).
Remove the pull rod: Use a tool to push the tie rod snap-on slightly, then grab the tie rod’s root with one hand and draw it up at a consistent speed with the other. Hold the root of the luggage handle with one hand, and pull the luggage handle upwards at a constant speed with the other hand.
Fare un passo 2: Install the New Luggage Handle
Insert the new handle: Insert the new luggage handle into the reserved hole of the box body, and ensure that the interface is aligned.
Screw/clip fixation: Tighten all screws according to the original hole position, and tighten diagonally for more stability to prevent the tie rod from tilting. (Sequence: bottom → side → top); If it is a clip type, press and hear a “click” sound.
Complete the above steps, and the suitcase handle will be replaced.
Finalmente, you only need to do a simple debugging: make sure the tie rod is smooth at each gear, and tighten the bottom screw until it stops shaking.
Notes:
When purchasing a handle for a suitcase, make sure that the length, material, adjustment method, ecc. of the tie rod are consistent with the original tie rod to ensure installation and use effects.
Replacement procedures and techniques may vary among luggage models and manufacturers. A professional luggage repair expert or manufacturer should be consulted if you are unsure how to replace the luggage handle.