Re: HP-97 Write Error / flex cable Message #4 Posted by Luiz C. Vieira (Brazil) on 29 Aug 2012, 7:31 a.m., in response to message #3 by Colin Verrilli
Hi.
I must confess I never had to replace it, but I am aware of what you mean. I was wondering about it and I think it is not going to be difficult finding a replacement. Consider that new flex cables may be found in several different dimensions and # of conductors. If it is wilder it can be, then cut it sideways; if it is longer, it can be bent; and if it has more conductors than you need - maybe the conductors are 1/2 wider than the original with twice as much conductors in the same space - chances are you can fit it in a way only the necessary conductors will fit.
Not a solution, I know, but if you check amongst the existing flex cables you will find for sale which one(s) get closer to the one in the card reader, it is a matter of trying out. Mostly of what we do here in Brazil... ;) Nothing fancy, I know, but in some cases we have problems solved.
Success!
Luiz (Brazil)
Edited: 29 Aug 2012, 7:34 a.m.
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