Shoe Lace Grommet Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Use this guide to repair worn and detached shoe eyelets with common household tools.

What you need

1. Step 1 Grommet
  Remove the shoelaces and damaged eyelet.
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2. Step 2
  Clean the grommet with an alcohol wipe.
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3. Step 3
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  Adjust any parts of the grommet that have dents or folds using tweezers.
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5. Step 4
  Apply rubber cement to the back side of the metal grommet.
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6. Step 5
  Insert the grommet into the eyelet.
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7. Step 6
  Hammer the grommet from the top to secure it into place.
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8. Step 7
  Let adhesive dry with a weighted object placed on top to apply pressure.
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9. Step 8
  Lace shoes again with new metal grommet intact.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Matthew Moore

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UC Davis, Team 2-2, Andersen Winter 2023 Member of UC Davis, Team 2-2, Andersen Winter 2023

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