HP-97 card reader cable problem

[Dave Frederickson]

A while back when working on a 97 I fabricated a cable removal tool. Using some 0.009 inch sheet metal from the local hobby shop, I cut a number of connector-with strips, then covered one side of one end with kapton tape (for the cable-side). Works great!

To insert the damaged cable, you might try wrapping some kapton tape over the end by a small amount, maybe 1/16 inch. The connector contacts are recessed a little so the kapton shouldn't interfere with the contacts.

Dave