If it is zipped to the interior of your luggage, just remove the zip stops from the zipper, and completely remove the slider the lining should come right of. You should be able to tell by the sizes of the holes which screw goes where, if you already forgot where they were in the first place. On the other hand, if one (or both) of the tubes wont budge, then youve successfully isolated the issue. It might seem scary to you, or you might think that theres no way that you are capable of fixing your own suitcase. But what I realized worked best for me was removing the lining altogether. When you have a stuck zipper, that means that it got caught on something. Then just place the replacement wheels in the legs, put the axles through them and the final bolts in the axles. If you managed to successfully put in a new zipper, congrats! On the other hand, check out the photo on the left. 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However, if the lining is glued to the body of the suitcase, you might have to rip it off, or cut a hole in it. If you also notice that you dont need to remove that part, you will save yourself a lot of time and energy. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing! However, if the latch on your zipperless hardshell got stuck or broken, then you have a useless piece of luggage. When youve removed the old latch, put the new one in its place. All three of these sets allow you to choose between several different sizes of wheels, so picking out the right ones should be fairly easy as long as you take proper measurements of the wheels on your suitcase. Depending on the type of wheels on your luggage, there are a few different approaches to wheel replacement. Your creativity is your only limit. Theres a quick and easy fix for that. Dont worry, you can fix it yourself easily! Just be gentle if you pull the flap too fast or if you use too much force, you could break it off. Insert the pliers inside the slider, into the part that grips the teeth of the zipper. So, put the cardboard on the table and then put the cracked shell on it (the inside of the suitcase should be facing up). If your push button is working just fine, but you cant get the handles to budge unless you apply a lot of force, then you have a different issue. The tape will wear out over time, especially if youre dragging the luggage on uneven terrain. TSA locks are an important piece of your luggage. View cart for details. The screws are fastened with nuts, which are practically inaccessible. And heres a helpful video that will show you how to do all of this, step by step: First, youll want to buy replacement wheels that are the exact same size as the ones that are already on your luggage. Some pieces are tiny and try to always keep them in your sight. If there is any access Sugru, feel free to remove it this will make the shell look even more seamless. You cant really overdo it you can just make your suitcase look extra shiny and new! Youre going to need a flashlight for this. One more thing make sure that the piece of plastic youre using to cover up the crack is as long as the crack itself. But dont stress you dont have to shell out another $200 (at least!) So obviously, you need to remove whatever it got caught on. But, instead of taking your luggage to a locksmith, you can easily reset it yourself. If you can just unzip it then great the interior of your suitcase will stay intact. If the hole is 5 mm wide, use a slightly larger drill bit a 5.5 mm would be a perfect choice. And keep in mind the larger the hole, the less stable this fix is going to make it. You also need to apply some of it to the piece of ABS plastic that were using to cover up the shell. :>. If none of these tricks work and you still cant get the latch to lock, then its time to remove it from the suitcase and take it apart. Anyway, check out this video to see all the items you have in your home that you could use instead of a zipper puller: But if dont really have an issue with the puller, but rather with the teeth or the slider, then you are going to have to get a little more creative. You can see how to reset your TSA lock with a toothpick in this video: If you cant find the hole on the wheel, I suggest you use your phones flashlight. Use a carpet knife or some sandpaper to do this be careful not to harm yourself. I mean you could try, but youre just going to wind up with a broken machine needle. Perfect Transaction! Youll make a hole in your suitcase, one that will probably be too large for the latch screws, and you wont be able to put the latch back in place. Maybe you want a leather zipper puller this time? I. f youve nodded your head to any one of these questions then awesome! Repairing your own luggage is way easier than you think. Take your suitcase out for a spin and test the handle if everything appears to work fine, then congratulations! But if not, lets talk about other things that could be wrong with your luggage latch. The top part of the latch just popped off because of the force of the mechanism and it went flying above me. As youre working the zipper, reapply the lubricant every now and then it will be quicker that way. This is especially true if youre shipping your suitcase to the manufacturer this process could take weeks. Please try again. If you drill too much, you could damage the wheel or the leg, and we dont want that. First, you want to find the screws with which the lock is attached to the suitcase. Then try to press it to make a thick rectangle if you use gloves, there wont be any fingerprints in the glue, which will give it a smoother finish. And keep in mind that you can pretty much put any type of zipper puller you like. Dont worry about damaging the luggage the worst thing that can happen is that the lining rips into a few more parts. However, you still have to remove the rivets, so, on with the drill method. It has everything you could need, including a ton of pullers and sliders in different colors and sizes: =Now, if the slider is broken and the teeth are broken you are going to have to remove the entire zipper. So, are you ready to get your hands dirty and attempt to fix your own suitcase? That way you wont have to rely on your memory, and you can just use the photo to see where each piece goes. On the other hand, if the lining is glued to the body of the suitcase, you will have to pry it away. Heres a helpful video on how to do this: So what is actually happening is that the MEK is dissolving the ABS plastic. And its not just that; even if the tore is on the top part of the suitcase, which you could fit under a sewing machine, and even if you get a needle thats thick enough to go through the fabric, you will end up sewing through the inner pocket. Do this lightly if you rub too hard, you could remove some color from the shell of the suitcase. Put washers on each side of the wheel, and secure it into place. Lets talk about those. After that, youll want to repaint your luggage, because Im guessing you sanded through the color/pattern. If you want a complete visual walk-through of the process, you can pop over to this post here. Most of them state that they only cover manufacturing defects and not actual physical defects. If there is no debris inside the tube, then greasing the rods is the next step. So, take out the metal rods and try to see inside the tubes. And its pretty normal to experience this, especially if youve owned that particular suitcase for a while. First, you need to identify the types of screws on your wheel, so that you know what type of screwdriver to use or buy. Thats some good news right there! :>. Chances are that your wheels are fastened with hex or regular Phillips screws thats most often the case. Screw the top handle back in place, and be careful to align the rods inside the little holes. I will link some other supplies youll need a piece of ABS plastic (it should be as long as the crack or slightly longer), a paintbrush, and a container. This can be either very simple or pretty difficult, depending on how the handle is attached to your suitcase. Or you could even sew an additional pocket over the tear? They also work for leather handbags, jackets, and pretty much anything that you own thats made of leather. Pour out some methylene chloride into a container (obviously not a polycarbonate one; I suggest a glass or ceramic jar) and dip the paintbrush into it.