4 Prong Self Alignment Vertical Blind - Clear Stem Repair

This is for a 4 Prong Self Alignment Vertical Blind - Sometimes during transit or installation, one might notice some of the stem are smaller than others. Use this video to see how to easily repair that. Please note, this is for a one piece stem vertical blind

[@djgogh]

Thank you for this video. Helped me figure out how to fix the ones I had out of alignment!

[@jilliankhoy1571]

Do you know how I can replace the stem? There are a lot of videos showing how to replace them, but mine has that white covering over the top like yours. Do I just yank the stem out?

[@cbcpaulh]

No, you can't just yank the stem out because behind the stem there is usually a gear that is even wider so there is basically no way of yanking it out without breaking the white housing.
If you actually want to replace the stem, it is a bit more complicated. In addition, depending on your location and when you bought the blinds, the stems may look similar but may be different and hard to obtain. Here are some steps:
1. You need to drill a hole about 3/8" inch in diameter on top of the track (opposite side where the stem is showing)
*** you don't need to align the hole with the carrier, matter fact you should not drill the hole at the ends of the track because in case you need to replace another stem you wouldn't need to drill another hole)
2. Push the stem from its tip with a plier or using a rubber hammer punch the stem on its tip.
3. The stem should now slide out from the hole that you created
4. Pop a new stem into the hole
5. Pull on the tip of the stem to lock it in place
If you need additional resources, here is a company that might be able to help you even more www.fixmyblinds.com/

[@jilliankhoy1571]

Thanks for your help. A handy man I am not, but I'll give it a go.

[@kennydargert2461]

@@cbcpaulh how do you get the stem out then?

[@Kinann]

Why don't you show it actually clicking in and out of place?