just got screwed with the stupid Ribbon cable! Help

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

ok, so my 860mp had a problem with the face opening up. I received almost no help, but from searching, this seemed like a common problem. i got the cable, which had no instructions, and I dismantled the H/U and when I removed the old cable, all of the little pressure tines came out with it:

what happened? Was this the wrong cable? did i do something wrong? Is it repairable, or do I just sell the faceplate and cut my losses?

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[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

should have been more careful lol

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

should have been more careful lol

ha, thanks for your completely un-helpful comment! The tines were welded on, what else was i supposed to do?

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

you are screwed cut your losses.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

You could try to carefully solder them all back into place. It's already messed up so the worst you can do isn't much. Use a 15 watt soldering iron and have at it. That's what I would do. At that point if it doesn't work, sell it to someone who thinks he can fix it.

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

is this what is supposed to happen?

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

is this what is supposed to happen?

I don't know. I've never changed a ribbon cable before. I have however taken many things apart and destroyed connections in doing so. I've been able to solder most of it back together and have developed pretty good soldering skills from it. Like I said, try a 15 watt iron ($8 at Radio Shack) and a small diameter solder and see if you can fix it.

 

[FOSGATE JOE 10+ year member]

anyone know if this can be a easy fix??Or what part it well need now?

 

[FOSGATE JOE 10+ year member]

didn't ask if you where up for any trades?http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=423470

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

ouch... sorry to hear man. I had a local guy replace one for me. I didnt know they were soldered like that, no wonder it costed so much.

 

[grassroots 10+ year member]

it's the right one, contact the seller for some instructions! good luck...

or search for a local pioneer repair stores...

 

[TurdFergueson2 5,000+ posts]

Dude.... It was a spot in Marion.

LATTUCA ELECTRONIC SERVICE

306 N VICKSBURG ST

MARION, IL 62959

US

(618) 997-2172

A little too late perhaps, but maybe not.

You don't have to tell me ex I said hi no more. She about to get married this weekend.....lol.