On Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:06:45 -0800, DaveC wrote:

This is one conductor in a cable from some iPod earphones:
http://www.tinyuploads.com/images/mizPu4.jpg
What is the best way to deal with the fibre strands and to tin the wire?

Plan A: Find a short length of very fine uninsulated wire. A single
strand from some stranded wire is what I use. Wrap it around the
insulation about 2 times, and then continue wrapping around the tinsel
wire. Clip off the excess at the end. Solder the wrapped wire to the
replacement connector.

Plan B: Buy a new iPod earphone. They're cheaper than the replacment
connector.

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