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by NV014454
Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection
Replies: 6
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Re: Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection

I did not notice any type of plate holding the ribbon cable to the pc board. I suspect the cable was secured to the pc board by pressure supplied by the carbon film on the tips of the ribbon cable. If this is true, where can this type of adhesive be obtained?
by NV014454
Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection
Replies: 6
Views: 29548

Digital Multimeter Ribbon Cable Connection

In the attached drawing the ribbon cable going to the display has been disconnected from the printed circuit traces. There is no evidence of solder which has secured the cable to the traces. The only evidence of an electrical connection between the cable and the traces is a black carbon-like film on...