HP97 The journey begins

[AndiGer]

(01-29-2021 06:28 AM)teenix Wrote:  One problem is that the ribbon cable between the main PCB and card reader PCB has failed due to cracking and doesn't seem repairable. Has anyone found a replacement for these as 0.1 inch track spacing seems to be scarce for flat film connectors these days.

Hi Tony,

I haven't the need to replace that cable but I think you can use an old IDE connector cable for replacement. Two ribs are nearly the perfect spacing for one lead.

Have fun
Andi