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[andrew]

While putting my Lisa back together I accidentally broke part of the CRT ground wire connector. I was thinking of buying a metal epoxy compound or something along those lines and very carefully gluing it back on. Would that be safe to do? Does this wire ever get hot?

[stepleton]

FWIW: These sorts of spade connectors are quite commonplace --- you can find replacements on all of the usual electronic component retail websites, with a per-part price of around a few cents. What I would do is remove the old connector and replace it with a new one. If clipping off the connector would make the ground lead too short, I'd extend the lead with another length of wire and attach the replacement connector to that. I think this would be a more dependable and effective solution than trying to repair the connector you've got.

This particular connector does not carry a lot of current and wouldn't tend to get hot.

[ried]

Second that. Strip the end of the wire, crimp on the new replacement... Bob's your uncle.

[andrew]

What's the name of this connector type? I'm not sure what to search for.

[ried]

It's a female spade connector.

[andrew]

Thanks.