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O/T, but desperate for help!!!

New MessageO/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 1 times) DoS4WhO
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Sorry for off-topic post, but couldn't find a more appropriate forum...

I AM IN DESPERATE NEED, HERE !!! I believe it's called IDC cable??? Markings are as follows:

SPACE SHUTTLE E 101344 RU AWM 2896 80C VW-1

20-conductor, 14"long

Please... anyone... I need one of these within a few weeks.

Thank you.

~m

PS - You can email me at michael.windsor (AT) fvhr.org <-- one for the spam-bots...

08-08-2001 14:36:47

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) *SF*
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I would Look Here ! http://www.hwb.acc.umu.se/index.html
08-08-2001 14:41:29

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) DoS4WhO
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Thanks, *SF*, but they don't seem to have the info I need... Anyone else???

PS - When emailing me, please CC: my hotmail address... top_mcse@ ... Thank you :}

~m

08-08-2001 15:03:38

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) BalloFruit
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Try out one of these urls, they are bound to have what you are looking for.

http://www.digikey.com
http://www.avnet.com
http://www.alliedelec.com
http://www.newark.com

08-08-2001 16:05:11

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) Programmer
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what's it for??
08-09-2001 06:15:54

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) DoS4WhO
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It's the cable that goes from the controller board to the screen in a mobile LCD screen assembly.
~m
08-09-2001 12:34:48

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) DoS4WhO
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PS - BalloFruit's links don't have it... YES I've searched extensively on their sites...
~m
*** Could be a finder's fee... maybe a NIC or something...??? ***
08-09-2001 13:02:50

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) maposo
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What does it look like? Is it single-row or double-row? Does it look like
a half-size IDE cable? And the spacings between the pins match with the
standard IDE cables? If so, you should be able to find some other brand at
Digikey. Look at the category IDC, then search for 20-pin, 18" size (no 14"
probably), etc.
08-09-2001 22:07:48

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) DoS4WhO
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Sorry - I guess IDC is not the correct description... The cable itself is paper-thin, and flexible like foil, with only a thin, white (PVC?) coating over the wire traces. Still need help with this, please :]

~m

08-13-2001 12:43:28

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) kNiTe_oWl
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I didn't see any sales info, but perhaps they can lead you to something useful if you email them. Also, do a search for "Flexible Flat Cable" on your favorite search engine. There are many manufactures of this cable, you just need number of wires, pitch, voltage requirements, tempature and most can give you a cross reference.

http://www.eunsung-ind.com/2896.htm

kNiTe-oWl
08-13-2001 13:45:29

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) Perplexer
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This type of cable is also referred to as "flat flex cable." Like kNiTe_oWl stated, determine pitch, conductors, etc. and check digikey, etc.
08-13-2001 18:15:39

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) oldman
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what company made the device this ribbon cable goes in?

did you try getting a cable from them?

it may be a custom-built cable made only for the device it was used in.

unless you know which conductor goes from which pin on one end to which pin on the other, you could damage your device.

example: on the i-o, pin one on the display connector on the main board does not go to pin one on the display.

recommend you be careful.

08-13-2001 18:55:05

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 1 times) DoS4WhO
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Ok, I'm going to try a different route, here... I STILL NEED INPUT, PLEASE ...

Can anybody suggest some kind of chemical (solvent, etc, please be specific) that will strip away (melt) the pvc coating on wire, but leave the wire traces inside still intact? I'm considering this route to try and repair, instead of replace.

Again, TIA for all your input.
Sincerely,
~m

08-15-2001 12:52:20

New MessageRE:O/T, but desperate for help!!! (modified 0 times) *SF*
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HEAT. a Soldering Pencil, Adjustable Temp is better.
You could have some luck with a cig Lighter. Practice on Something else First.
Use a pocket knife to scrape away insulation.
Then Use Flux, Tin your ends, & either overlap Slice or use Bare WireWarp wire on one side or both.

Good Luck ! * StarFish *

08-15-2001 13:33:50

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