How to Repair a Telescoping Luggage Handle

There are few things as annoying as a broken luggage handle as you're preparing to store your carry-on in the overhead bin. With an extended telescoping handle, your suitcase could be more than a foot longer than you had anticipated. But a broken handle may not be the end of the story for your bag. Replace it yourself and your luggage can make a triumphant return upon your next visit to the airport.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• New luggage handle

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Find a replacement handle that matches your suitcase. Contact the suitcase manufacturer for a replacement part or search online for the correct handle (see Resources).

   • 2

     Open your suitcase and find the screws holding your telescoping handle in place.

   • 3

     Detach the screws and remove the broken handle from your luggage.

   • 4

     Place the new handle on your suitcase in place of the old one.

   • 5

     Attach the new handle with the same screws you removed earlier.