you will need a set of tamper proof screwdrivers to take the rear end of the iron off this will allow you then to get inside and remove the cable and then fit a replacement made up length of new lead.
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most makers now fit tamper screws as they don't want you to repair their product, hence throw away society we now live in
wirecutterman
March 2012
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