How to remove this ribbon cable?

[tmho]

I am trying to take out a PCB from a receiver (Onkyo tx-sr606) to replace a defective capacitor. But I need to remove a ribbon cable which is connected to it. I do not have experience in such connector. That connector should not be the "pressing down and pull out the cable". I am not sure how to remove it and I do not want to damage it. Therefore, I would be glad if someone can tell me the correct way to remove the ribbon cable from the connector.

[stj]

Re: How to remove this ribbon cable?

press the top down and pull the wire out while doing it.

[tmho]

Re: How to remove this ribbon cable?

press the top down and pull the wire out while doing it.

I followed your method and successfully removed the cable from the connector. Thank you very much.

[Curious.George]

Re: How to remove this ribbon cable?

I followed your method and successfully removed the cable from the connector. Thank you very much.

When you go to reintroduce the cable to the connector, make sure the "wires" are straight and in-line (and don't get bent before or WHILE inserting)

[redwire]

Re: How to remove this ribbon cable?

I always make sure there's no latch that has to be released to get the wires in.

[Curious.George]

Re: How to remove this ribbon cable?

I always make sure there's no latch that has to be released to get the wires in.

Usually, any latching (clamping) mechanism was discovered when you removed the cable in the first place.

Though, often, folks fail the "common sense" test ("If I had to do something to remove the cable, shouldn't I also have to do something to reinsert it?")