You answered your own question. Didn't you? Clean the ends and the chassis where they are attached, and tighten it.. The chassis should be white metal, clean, SHINNY. The nuts, the threads, the plugs need to be cleaned too.
Two nights ago, what did you do? Anything different? Nothing different, CLEAN first... and while cleaning inspect in case there is a mouse in your pocket..LOOK!! Inspect the cables.
Good hunting!
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