Когда ручка багажа ломается, most people will choose to buy new luggage instead of replacing the luggage handle. Однако, buying a new one is not inexpensive. Next, 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)
Шаг 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.
Шаг 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.
Окончательно, 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, и т. д.. 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.