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Replacement for HP-97 card reader cable - Jonas Sandstedt - 11-06-2014 07:37 AM
I would like to share a tip for an inexpensive replacement flat cable for the HP-97 card reader assembly. The replacement has almost exact length and matching connector spacing, only tree conductors to many - easily cut away with a pair of scissors. I have tested, and it has a very good fit.
See:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KFC-AWM-2896-80C-VW-1-FLAT-FLEXIBLE-PANEL-CABLE-LOC75-16PIN-L-75mm-3pcs-/121230470080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c39e62bc0
RE: Replacement for HP-97 card reader cable - DanLewis - 11-06-2014 07:37 PM
I don't need any at the moment, but I think I might buy some just because! I have had lots of trouble with these before, both in a 97 and an 85 computer. Thanks!
RE: Replacement for HP-97 card reader cable - Jonas Sandstedt - 11-07-2014 08:11 AM
Yes, it was a relief to find these since I had a cable where the conductors were coming lose from the carrier material. 6 USD for three Cables (incl. shipping) is quite a good price, I think. My cables were delivered a couple of weeks after order.
RE: Replacement for HP-97 card reader cable - dramsey - 11-11-2014 07:14 PM
Oh, nice find! I ordered one (apparently there are three cables to the set). I've had trouble with the original cable delaminating.
RE: Replacement for HP-97 card reader cable - Jonas Sandstedt - 11-12-2014 07:31 AM
I hope you will be as satisified as I am - also nice to have a couple of extra cables.