Finding correct cable connector replacement

[Sadistic Taste]

Ok so I did something silly, I broken off a keyboard ribbon cable connector. I'm wondering if anyone can help me figure out how/where I can find the correct replacement.

It's a asus x502c

Thanks in advance.

[diif]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

Has the whole thing broken off or just the clip ? Can we see a photo ?
I've swapped a keyboard connector of a scrap board before using hot air.

[Sadistic Taste]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

I'm not home atm, but I'll upload a pic later. It's just the brown clip that's came away, but I damaged it more trying to get it back in place.

I was hoping I might be able to source a replacememt, rather then having to buy a scrap board.

I have it pushed in atm, with the cable in place, but some keys are working. I'm going to try a peace of card or something on top of the cable when I get home.

[diif]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

Depending on the type of clip, i have "fixed" the cable in by using a small piece of plastic as a shim to wedge in the cable.
I have a few scrap boards, if i have a suitable connector i'll stick it in the post to you.

[Sadistic Taste]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

That would be great. Here is a pic of it.

[diif]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

Sorry, the only one i have in that style is 25 pin, but they are called FFC connectors and depending on the pitch can be bought from ebay or Mouser etc.
Maybe this one depending on the pitch ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOLEX-5289...-/350819433535

[Sadistic Taste]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

Yeah that looks the same. Silly question, is the pitch the space between the leads that are soldered? So I just need to measer the spacing?

[diif]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

The pitch is centre of the lead to the centre of the next.

[Sadistic Taste]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

Ok thank you, the pitch on mine is 1mm. The only ones on eBay close to mine are drawer type, instead of the flip. Mouser have them though, which I'd never heard of before, so thank you for your help diff.

[diif]

Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

You're welcome, glad you managed to locate.