OK, here's the method again:
pinch the chain together 1 full link either side of the powerlink. slide a small screwdriver through the links. hold them together with a clothespin, rubber band, or whatever. at this point, the ends of the powerlink are exposed. using the needle nose pliers, squeeze opposite corners of the link together. this method takes 10 seconds and never fails.
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