How to repair ffc connector on microwave panel

[Peterpies]

I have a sharp microwave front panel connectors which link to the motherboard via ffc strips into push in connectors, see images, the connector strips are worn I have cut them back but they still don’t make a good connection any ideas how I can overcome this would be appreciated. All switches on panel which are touch type work fine, have thought about conductive pen or paint anyhelp appreciated.

[CapLeaker]

Either hardwire it or conductive paint. I just find the paint makes a mess and don’t really like it. I’d rather find a different way. If you are really careful and got low melt solder and flux you can actually solder a wire to that carbon track on the plastic strip.

[Peterpies]

Capleaker, thanks very much for that I did think it would be messy haven’t used it myself, perhaps if I use copper strips, very thin, and solder with low temp solder may be an option, thanks I will try that and update you after my efforts

[CapLeaker]

It’s not easy, but I did that before. It is very delicate work,