To properly remove the optical cable: Locate the port > Stabilize the device > Gently grasp & pull the plug (not the cable) straight out > Do the same with the other end > Cover both connectors with plastic tips. The most common way a cable is destroyed during installation is by simply pulling it too hard. The Problem: Yanking a snagged cable or applying excessive force stretches the jacket and can snap the internal glass fibers, leading to a complete signal failure (often invisible from the outside). Most fiber damage does not come from normal operation after the system is live. Incorrect methods can lead to reduced light passing through the fibers (high attenuation), cable stretching and cosmetic irregularities in the cable, or. Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation.
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