Slider is broken on a jacket with a small tooth nylon zipper. How do I get the new slider onto the already sewn on zipper?
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If the top stop is a small metal clip, then it can be pried apart with a small screwdriver and clamped back after with a pair of needle nose pliers. If the top stop is a molded nylon stop, then use a file or a pair of diagonal cutters to get rid of the little nubs that prevent the slider from coming off. After, use a small knife to cut a little groove on the side of the top stop and then use needle and thread to wrap a few lines around the stop. This will serve the same function as the removed nubs. Follow with a drop of Krazy Glue on the thread to harden it.
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Thanks so much for your advice, Susan!!! I had a little bit of time while my kids weren't here today to assemble Butterscotch & then she started clicking in a big way. I got online to see what I could find & read your post. Of course, then I couldn't get the neck zipper open again...it was a real comedy of errors. Finally I got the button to push down, using brute force. Then I could unzip & get to work. It's so much better now...no clicking at all. Bless You...you have saved Christmas!! Happy Holidays, Emkay
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I had to get a very large safety pin to act like a zipper pull and then I was able to unzip it and wash the cover. They should make it a lot easier to remove.
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Thanks so much for your advice, Susan!!! I had a little bit of time while my kids weren't here today to assemble Butterscotch & then she started clicking in a big way. I got online to see what I could find & read your post. Of course, then I couldn't get the neck zipper open again...it was a real comedy of errors. Finally I got the button to push down, using brute force. Then I could unzip & get to work. It's so much better now...no clicking at all. Bless You...you have saved Christmas!!Happy Holidays,Emkay
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Did not happen to me, but my gut would say you did not put on the case properly. My first instinct would be to take it apart, then make sure your external slider matches up with the mute/ lock button, then put it back on carefully. If that does not do it probably send it back as it may be a faulty case. (make sure ipad is not faulty as well).
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VERY CAREFULLY! In truth, I would think you would have to manage to work it apart as gently as possible. I've not done this and am not willing to do so to find out. The sliders can fit rather tightly even when done correctly, so just do the best you can. Maybe you can help using a very small flat screwdriver to work the catches apart. It's only plastic so be gentle. Good Luck! One other thing, are both the locking catches on the same side? If not, it doesn't matter whether the logo is on the back or front, it works either way. they just fit very snugly.
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if the material has an overlap where the zipper is you can replace it with velcro or possibly a seamstress at a dry cleaners can replace the zipper.
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pull out plastic cover... take hold of cartridge and pull straight out. new one snaps into place easily. replace cover
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I just used a thin screwdriver or an awl would work. Just push down on it, it breaks off pretty easily. The just turn it over and shake it so the piece fall out.
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no problem, each side adjusts individually, but it is a single VERY long strap threaded through the leather back piece. If you have adjusted the sliders until there is no room left and it seems to be almost there (or on the right track to fitting) do a shortening test. put it on in the shortest configuration it will do,pinch the single strap together until it feels right, staple it, repeat for the other side. Once it fits....sew the excess material to the strap or cut one of the anchor loops at the leather centerpiece, shorten the strap and resew. If you mess up, the elastic nylon is at any fabric store no problem, each side adjusts individually, but it is a single VERY long strap threaded through the leather back piece. If you have adjusted the sliders until there is no room left and it seems to be almost there (or on the right track to fitting) do a shortening test. put it on in the shortest configuration it will do,pinch the single strap together until it feels right, staple it, repeat for the other side. Once it fits....sew the excess material to the strap or cut one of the anchor loops at the leather centerpiece, shorten the strap and resew. If you mess up, the... » Read More no problem, each side adjusts individually, but it is a single VERY long strap threaded through the leather back piece. If you have adjusted the sliders until there is no room left and it seems to be almost there (or on the right track to fitting) do a shortening test. put it on in the shortest configuration it will do,pinch the single strap together until it feels right, staple it, repeat for the other side. Once it fits....sew the excess material to the strap or cut one of the anchor loops at the leather centerpiece, shorten the strap and resew. If you mess up, the elastic nylon is at any fabric store « Show Less
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VERY CAREFULLY! In truth, I would think you would have to manage to work it apart as gently as possible. I've not done this and am not willing to do so to find out. The sliders can fit rather tightly even when done correctly, so just do the best you can. Maybe you can help using a very small flat screwdriver to work the catches apart. It's only plastic so be gentle. Good Luck!One other thing, are both the locking catches on the same side? If not, it doesn't matter whether the logo is on the back or front, it works either way. they just fit very snugly.
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The zipper is a glorified ziplock slider. It's on the outside of the curtain, so it stays pretty dry inside regardless. I dont see any way to prevent breakage. My bigger concern was that my speakers stopped working after a month.
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Yes I have the same problem My grandson Loves it but I wont let him use it cause its dirty so now it sits in the garage. I can't get the zipper to unzip at all!!!
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It was a little tricky for me as well. You must push the zipper portion underneath the locking mechanism(when the lock is open) and then press the locking mechanism down, which will capture the zipper and lock the assembly.
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I used some pliers. They are very tight. I had to tare off a chunk of it and keep pulling on it until it finally came off. Good luck.
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My thumbscrew was on tight. I used a pair of pliers to get it started unscrewing.
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one of the zippers got stuck on mine closed with my license and debit card in it. I tried with vice grips and pliers and only exploded the zipper handle. I ended up cutting a small corner of the inside of the pocket to get my stuff out. Once they stick close I think they're done forever. I will probably update my review about this now