Scart Help needed. Can I cut this wire?

[lurch996]

I have a PC Engine scart lead that is bent and doesn't fit into the socket very well so I need to find out if I can cut a black wire that is soldered to the outer metal bit so I can change the part that is bent.

So is it safe to cut without it affecting the picture or sound?

Thanks.

[Shinebi]

This is the ground wire. Shouldn't be a problem, I've tried connecting on a Q-cable, but the result for me was the same, with or without the ground wire.
If there's a big noticeable difference in the picture( static), just reconnect it.(you can always connect it anywhere else on the scartshielding, doesn't need to be on that exact spot).

[lurch996]

Thanks Shinebi.

[chaoticjelly]

Yeah the ground wire is kinda important to protect against interference, thats the whole point of having a shielded cable, cut it, strip it back a bit, and wrap it around the hole in the new metal part, and solder.

[Crisp_Rapper]

Don't Do It, It Will Explode!!!!!!!!!!

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