Can I Re-Terminate HDMI cable?


Hi, I have an old Harmonic Tech 6 meter HDMI cable custom made around 13 years ago. It was expensive and the best quality available at the time. I'd like to have three 6 meter cables made from it.

Can it be re-terminated ?  

Is it worth it?  

Any issues I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.
bmpnyc

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Thanks onhwy61. I do have newer cables. This one was in the closet, so I though I'd see about it. Harmonic Tech used very high end designs, even then, so it does make me wonder if it's still useable. I sent them an email but haven't heard from them yet.
Thanks guys. I had no plans to DIY. I was thinking of sending it to Harmonic Tech and having them do it, or some other reputable company or person. I probably should just buy at least one slightly high end HDMI cable for my main input (Cable).

The thing is, it’s difficult for me to wrap my head around throwing out 20’ of very expensive cable wire. I used to have a projector, which is why I had such a long HDMI cable. It was state of the art at the time.

If I could make three 6’ HDMI cables from the 20’ I have now it would be good, but only if the cable equals whatever a good quality brand new cable can do today. I assume the wire itself hasn't changed much, and if it's just the termination, it should work. I could be wrong. I wish HT would get back to me either way.

I once had them re-terminate a long power cord into two power cords and it worked beautifully.
You're right auxinput, thanks. Harmonic Tech told me the same thing. It's done by machine. Guess I'll toss it if I can't give it to someone.