How to Connect Phone Jacks
Grasp the jack between index finger and thumb, the thumb being on the bendable part of the jack., Locate the orientation of the socket, may it be in the wall, at the back of a router, etc.., Once you have finished that, take the jack and slowly but...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Grasp the jack between index finger and thumb
Some sockets may be positioned upside-down; in this case adjust your fingers accordingly.
Some sockets also come with a covering, in that case you have to push open the covering with your nail and hold it open. , If, for some reason, it doesn't fit, check the orientation.
If the jack looks too small or too large for the socket, you may be plugging into the wrong socket.
If all goes well, when you let go, there should be a 'click' sound. , -
Step 2: the thumb being on the bendable part of the jack.
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Step 3: Locate the orientation of the socket
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Step 4: may it be in the wall
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Step 5: at the back of a router
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Step 6: Once you have finished that
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Step 7: take the jack and slowly but firmly push it into the socket.
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Step 8: Check that the jack is firmly secured into the socket by "gently" pulling at the cord.
Detailed Guide
Some sockets may be positioned upside-down; in this case adjust your fingers accordingly.
Some sockets also come with a covering, in that case you have to push open the covering with your nail and hold it open. , If, for some reason, it doesn't fit, check the orientation.
If the jack looks too small or too large for the socket, you may be plugging into the wrong socket.
If all goes well, when you let go, there should be a 'click' sound. ,
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