Introduction
This guide will show one how to easily remove a broken 1" female buckle off of a Timbuk2 messenger bag and how to easily insert a new one. If one does not have scissors, one can also use a hammer to break off the broken buckle.
Tools
Parts
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To replace a 1" female buckle, one needs to first accqure a new one from Timbuk2's website http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/fema...
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Using scissors (preferably industrial scissors), cut buckle off and remove buckle from fabric loop.
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Squeeze fabric loop
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Making sure the buckle is facing the right way...
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...insert first end of buckle and then the other.
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Conclusion
Slightly squeeze fabric loop and insert both sides of the buckle and done!