Introduction

Repairing a broken zipper slider is a relatively simple process that most people can accomplish at home. A malfunctioning slider of a zipper can make the zipper itself unusable as it prevents it from being able to be zipped or unzipped. By simply replacing this broken component, a person will no longer feel the need to throw away the entire suitcase.

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    • Locate the zipper with the broken slider on the suitcase.

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    • Find the top of the zipper and locate the two stop pieces.

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    • Use your pliers to remove both of the stop pieces from the zipper.

    • Be careful to not tear the zipper fabric when removing the stop pieces.

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    • Remove the original slider from the zipper.

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    • Attach the new slider to the zipper.

    • You may need to use some force to get the new zipper slider onto the zipper itself.

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    • Attach two new stop pieces with a pair of pliers.

    • Use the pliers to crimp the stop pieces into the fabric.

    • The best area to place the stop pieces is directly above the first few teeth of the zipper.

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    • Check to make sure the zipper works by moving the slider up and down.

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