Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

[gonzo0815]

Hi all,

got a Dell FP2001 for repair, but i am not sure if those cables are worth to thinker with.

The panel does have some vertical lines, which i can make to disappear by adding a little force to the FFC (the one glued directly to the panel and the panel controller).

I have dealt with those kind of cable in the past, trying to weld it back with a chisel tip and soldering iron. But this was always a gamble and i haven`t had much success with it.

So the question i have, is there a way do fix this in a professional manner, or is a panel replacement the only way to fix it?
If yes, may be i try to find a professional service for this task locally, otherwise i return or trash it.

[davmax]

Re: Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

Sorry but what is FFC? Photo would help.

[shadow]

Re: Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

FFC = Flexible Flat Cable

[zandrax]

Re: Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

I had a similar problem with a HP zt3000 portable a friend begged me to repair: both the graphic chip and the video cable had a real brain damaged connector, a plastic contact connector without screws or contact clips on the chip and [even worse] with only a screw on the right side on the cable. After a few months, continuous use worn both connectors which were prone to loose contact, spacing from showing garbage (green lines or reddish screenshot) to preventing the boot. I tried forcing the male connectors inside the female counterparts with glue and some spacers made out from old vinil erasers .
It lasted for a couple of months, but the screen showed garbage at the end: I think a new cable replacement is the best solution (an used one isn't for obvious reasons).
Perhaps the forum I got into has some suggestions: it's the Compaq X1000 forum (two HP models and the Compaq one share the same components).

Zandrax

[davmax]

Re: Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

FFC = Flexible Flat Cable

How obvious, thanks.
Gonzo, I have not yet seen or worked with a glued and welded connection in a monitor. Is this the cable that goes to drive the screen? The only ones I have encountered are gripped in a FFC connector and released by lifting the horizontal bar. I guess you are referring to the other end of the FFC. Which end has the problem?

[gonzo0815]

Re: Dell FP2001 - bad Flexible Flat Cable - fixable or not?

Both ends are glued or soldered onto the panel. No insertion socket this time. I make some pic`s to make it clearer.