HP 97 Keyboard issue

[jftman]

It is now working and plate and back screws all gingerly snugged. No point in reefing them.
After the work of gummy wheel, and applying tape and being careful in routing wires so not to crimp them, she is happy again.

The ribbon cable having been out and in a couple times will be tested by using the card reader.
I think it is OK, bcuz I did read a couple of cards and the display said Crd. Asking for side B and it read several the same way.

I haven't used a game or math program yet though.
I am not always sure which keys are defined as utility within the loaded program.

I have noticed the printer was printing on the paper but now, after all the futzing the head moves and it sounds OK but nothing is printed on the paper. Maybe a heat element is not getting power?

Well this is for sure. The calculator keyboard now is working. What needs to be known is .....when opening it for more trouble shooting will the keyboard actup the same as before.

The last 'fix' was when I put pressure on the battery it would lose the right side. I opened it and put electrical tape over both battery contacts. Pressure did not reoccur with failure. I buttened it all up and each time checked with every screw put in, the plate and back cover.
Still OK. That's a WIN