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    #1

    Finding correct cable connector replacement

    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.
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    #2
    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.

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      #3
      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.

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        #4
        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.
        Last edited by diif; 01-13-2015, 09:54 AM.

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          #5
          Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

          That would be great. Here is a pic of it.
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            #6
            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
            Last edited by diif; 01-13-2015, 05:58 PM.

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              #7
              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?

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                #8
                Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

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

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                  #9
                  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.

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                    #10
                    Re: Finding correct cable connector replacement

                    You're welcome, glad you managed to locate.

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