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How do you remove a ribbon cable connector?
• Using your finger flip up the tab on the ribbon connector and gently remove the ribbon, please do not use a screwdriver to open ribbon connectors as it can damage the pins. • Gently guide the ribbon back into the connector.
Where does the stripe go on a ribbon cable?
By convention the edge with the stripe is connected to pin 1 on the connector. This method of identification is fine for cables that just consist of two or more IDC connectors with every connector connecting to every wire, but is somewhat less helpful when individual wires or small groups of wires must be terminated separately.
Can a ribbon cable be soldered to a circuit board?
It’s not uncommon in cheaper devices to find a ribbon cable soldered directly to the circuit board like the one pictured above. Using a connector would have been a much more resilient approach, but adding parts adds cost.
How to repair a ribbon cable connection on consumer.com?
[Chaotic and Random] pulled this board out of his VW Camper Van. Rather than buy an expensive replacement part, he shows us how to repair a soldered ribbon wire connection. This repair is rather invasive and he suggests trying some hot-air rework (possibly using a heat gun) to fix up any misbehaving connections.
It’s not uncommon in cheaper devices to find a ribbon cable soldered directly to the circuit board like the one pictured above. Using a connector would have been a much more resilient approach, but adding parts adds cost.
Which is the correct way to install ribbon cable?
Some cables will have “up” or and arrow printed on the cable to show you which direction and orientation the cable should be installed. Tip: If your old ribbon cable is a single solid color, there is no orientation. These older cables can be installed upside down or right-side up. You don’t need to worry about the orientation.
What’s the white line on the ribbon cable?
The white line on this ribbon cable marks the edge of the connection area. To reinstall, insert the cable into the connector up to this line, and then close the locking flap. If the cable doesn’t insert easily up to (or very near to) this line, it’s probably misaligned and needs to be gently removed and repositioned.