How To Fix Laptop Computer Motherboard Ribbon Cable Clip Fastener Tutorial

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@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 ай бұрын
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@gobofraggel7383
@gobofraggel7383 4 жыл бұрын
My neighbor asked for my help. I had an old SSD drive and decided to install it in her laptop. Somehow I pulled the latch for the keyboard ribbon cable out. After 2 hours of fighting with it I looked up solutions on youtube. This video saved me. thanks!
@penguinsavage9716
@penguinsavage9716 4 жыл бұрын
Alternate fix: The ribbon that gets clipped in has two sides, one with exposed connections and one covered in plastic. Cut a piece of electrical tape and stick it to the end of plastic side. This will give it just enough thickness to make the connection and hold it in place. If you're worried about it working loose you can either tape it down or put a bit of hot glue on it (the glue is not conductive, and easy to peel off)
@danvos6542
@danvos6542 3 жыл бұрын
The electrical tape suggestion worked for my situation where the black piece was fine but the white base was cracked. The connection was not tight but after adding the electrical tape on the ribbon cable and then giving it a solid push into the connector, the connection was tight enough to work again. Thanks for the tip!
@RoPilot98
@RoPilot98 3 жыл бұрын
Can't thank you enough for this tip. CHEERS!!!
@ecospider5
@ecospider5 3 жыл бұрын
I will try this thanks.
@user53473
@user53473 2 жыл бұрын
my man, you saved me!!!
@penguinsavage9716
@penguinsavage9716 2 жыл бұрын
@@user53473 Glad to help. That tape tricked saved me as well.
@DavidMarkun
@DavidMarkun Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning that some clips attach differently. hearing that, I got out my botany hand glass and looked at my clip, and saw that unlike the ones you illustrated, mine is actually attached at each contact pointnot out at the edges. The metal of each contact forms a tight C shape, as viewed from the side, with the clip swinging like a gate in the top part of the four Cs and the flat ribbon inserting below the gate with the lower part of the C shape making contact with the underside of the ribbon. So all I had to do was reinsert my gate into the C's that I had pulled it out of before I understood that there was a latching mechanism here. It wasn't trivial because I had to get the angle right and I had to bring just the right amount of force to bear on a tiny little thing.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@fuffen376
@fuffen376 4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the type of tutorial I needed. Bought a Nintendo switch motherboard and the display connector had a pin out of alignment (fixed that) but the ribbon cable is damaged and the connector doesn’t have a clip, so I’ve bought new connectors to salvage the clips from them and this is what I’ll be watching whilst doing that! Thanks :)
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@Mars4O4
@Mars4O4 4 жыл бұрын
How do i know if a pin is out of alignment
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mars4O4 You have to just look. They are small. You may need to use a magnifying glass to make it easier to see :)
@Mars4O4
@Mars4O4 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry but This is my last question the nintendo switch screen ribbon cable refuses to enter, could this also be a sign of bent pins?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mars4O4 You will be able to see if the pins are bent. If it looks and feels flat then most likely, no pins are bent. It can take a few tries to get it in if your not used to it.
@dafalzonAUS
@dafalzonAUS 3 жыл бұрын
Four years ago I broke the retainer clip for the mouse trackpad, been using a seperate mouse, a few days ago I was lucky to find the same laptop for rubbish, I found and followed your video and I managed to repair the retainer clip, good idea about breaking the walls first, wanted to say thanks
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
@auswolf9507
@auswolf9507 2 жыл бұрын
You sir are a godsend and a life saver. I had a keyboard ribbon cable clip fall out while trying to reconnect the keyboard on an old Asus F501A laptop. Thank you so much!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@bad_gamer399
@bad_gamer399 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir you saved my laptop but i didn't buy a motherboard but i just some how un pluged the lock from its place but i kept it very safely after 7 months i thought to repair the laptop on my own and i remembered that i broked it months back so serched on you and you came and the rest is history 😂😂😘❤️
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@JoeEMT
@JoeEMT 4 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed. Other videos were missing the clarity and video quality to understand what to do. You saved my butt... Thank you!!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@OthCrypto
@OthCrypto 4 жыл бұрын
this helped me put back2 clip retainers of a customer laptop and avoid me go to a computer repair shop, thanks a lot
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@realmachine
@realmachine 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! One advise, i struggled too with positioning the clip @4:35 So i placed a (credit)card against the holder of the clip in front of it, then it has the right height for the clip to position it. That way it was very easy to clip it in. Hope it helps some. And thanks, it saved my keyboard connecter in my laptop!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
I never would have thought of that! Thanks for the info :)
@djsi38t
@djsi38t 4 жыл бұрын
a thousand dollar laptop relying on a super thin plastic"wall" 1mm in length.freakin ridiculous.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Ya that stinks :( Hopefully you'll be able to find a replacement. If not, try purchasing a used or bad motherboard and taking one off of there :)
@cemsengul16
@cemsengul16 Жыл бұрын
Stupidity at it's best.
@NeeoDroid
@NeeoDroid Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, i tough i broke the tab but after watching the video i understood how i had to reinstall it correctly. Saved me some good $$ Thanks !
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
@tomwhalley5719
@tomwhalley5719 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful video. I had given up on repairing the cable clip until I came across this.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@chucklamb3496
@chucklamb3496 9 ай бұрын
That’s exactly the video I need! Thanks
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):) Also, feel free to follow my other channel that I'm starting that will offer computer operation tips and general tech tips !! www.youtube.com/@JamTechTips
@billygoat8204
@billygoat8204 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks man! Just got a laptop repair in today where a different tech busted one of these... he also managed to lose all of the original screws.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
LOL I remember those days. Glad this helped :)
@bilkhalifa1541
@bilkhalifa1541 3 жыл бұрын
NGL just watched this video and I've just been saved
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@SuperEarth009
@SuperEarth009 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks you save my cable clip, others showed the white part releases the ribbon , but mine like yours was the black part that releases the cable, tricky for sure
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Thanks for the nice comment and the like !!
@ThePASBERUK
@ThePASBERUK 4 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey whats the white thingy on the clip ? I broke those thing
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThePASBERUK I think your talking about the port itself that is attached to the motherboard. If that is broken then there is a good chance that the ribbon cannot securely connect. You would need a replacement motherboard :(
@asfasfasfasasafsafs
@asfasfasfasasafsafs 4 жыл бұрын
Or buy and reflow just the connector. It's sell separately, not a big deal but it's not a pleasent job for sure.
@dorotheadavis5445
@dorotheadavis5445 4 жыл бұрын
Rr
@KillzXGaming01
@KillzXGaming01 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I took this off by accident since I thought the ribbon broke off of it and tried to put it together. Didn't realize it just clipped in place.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@comicallylargespoon8578
@comicallylargespoon8578 5 жыл бұрын
This has given me hope to fix my N3dsxl, thank you so much
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Let me know how it goes !!
@bryanbravo6217
@bryanbravo6217 4 жыл бұрын
i also broke a clip, do you know what other things i can do to fix it?
@silencedspec1711
@silencedspec1711 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I met the same issue with u. Do u fix ur retain clips successfully?
@bryanbravo6217
@bryanbravo6217 4 жыл бұрын
@@silencedspec1711 no, i lost the piece inside of my 3ds and when i actually went back to fix it, the piece was missing
@samsworld66
@samsworld66 Жыл бұрын
You saved my computer, thank you!!!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@ronthegeek3051
@ronthegeek3051 Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm! Thank you for your efforts! Use tweezers and a magnifying glass to make it easier for small clips like mine, which I would have never fixed without this video
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@AxiomofDiscord
@AxiomofDiscord 3 жыл бұрын
Mine came out with the cables older laptop and all and they clipped back in once you showed me the correct orientation thank you very much
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@norwayblackmetal1
@norwayblackmetal1 3 жыл бұрын
The big ones are easy but do you have a video with installing to small clip?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
It would be the same operation just with a smaller clip. No, sorry I dont have a video for that.
@norwayblackmetal1
@norwayblackmetal1 3 жыл бұрын
Wish you've shown installing the small clip, great video anyway I'm having trouble installing a small clip like this
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
These are very frustrating. High risk of breaking the clip or the port :(
@mariannsimon5779
@mariannsimon5779 2 жыл бұрын
thanks, that saved my new motherboard.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@david123443212000
@david123443212000 2 жыл бұрын
great video. very precise and enjoyable. no annoying music lol. i broke a 55 pin display connector on a moto z2 play phone. i was using my pinky finger as was told online, (instead of a screwdriver). but it split in two. maybe a plastic spunger would be a better choice from now on lol im based in northern ireland, but could only order connectors from the united states. so fingers crossed in 2 weeks, i can migrate the clip onto the old mobo
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I try not to try and make a DIY computer tutorial 'entertaining' lol. Its just info :) Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@eryavrilio3751
@eryavrilio3751 4 жыл бұрын
OMG! This is what im looking for!! Thank you so much😄😄
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@berryj.greene7090
@berryj.greene7090 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thankyou
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
@arjunpurty6590
@arjunpurty6590 2 жыл бұрын
What if I take chose clips from a good motherboard..just like u said carefully.... Will that affect the motherboard in anyway.... Please let me know thank u
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
No :) They are a non-electrical component. Its wont affect anything :)
@arjunpurty6590
@arjunpurty6590 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey thank for ur reply..... I will try this now... But i m afraid like hell
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
@@arjunpurty6590 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@arjunpurty6590
@arjunpurty6590 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey i dont wana be annoying sir but are u 100%sure if break the walls of those FPC connector it won't damage the good motherboard......coz I m about to do this in a working laptop and i am scared that i will damage the motherboard or something
@arjunpurty6590
@arjunpurty6590 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey I swere this is the last question... I need one last confirmation before I attempt this operation
@freemanbynature
@freemanbynature Жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
@heyman2965
@heyman2965 4 жыл бұрын
Can you fix mine ? Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 p5113 my clip went flying across the room with a small touch. I tiried tape and it semi worked but the screen now is nonresponsive. Touch screen doesnt work any more. I tried fix it for parts they want $19.99 for motherboard but out of stock. I tried making a clip out of old credit card. I tried a plastic peace from a bread package that holds the bread close. But it curled up tape works but screen unresponsive anymore.
@greyresort9339
@greyresort9339 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ! How can I fix a connector with broken walls ?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
If the walls are broken you would have to remove that port and solder on a new one. If that isnt an option, then you would need to replace the board itself
@greyresort9339
@greyresort9339 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey I thought so. Thank you for your prompt reply :)
@BboyImpulso-the-wolf
@BboyImpulso-the-wolf 3 жыл бұрын
The same trick can repair a little fpc clip? Thanks from Spain!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@januslabreviews2921
@januslabreviews2921 2 жыл бұрын
I am have done this by pulling it out. it works
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@gf88888
@gf88888 7 ай бұрын
are there any videos how to change not this rotating latch type but the sliding "drawer" type ?
@Lumindeas
@Lumindeas Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Lifesaver! ☺🖖 New sub as well! ;)
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Thanks !! Glad this video was helpful :):)
@colleenoloughlin3970
@colleenoloughlin3970 Жыл бұрын
Great video. picture this: the ribbon cable from a laptop power switch. one end of the cable is soldered to the power switch board and the other end goes to a connector on the motherboard. The cable goes into the connector but instead of a locking bar this connector keeps the cable in with a part that pushes down on the connector and cable to keep the cable in. Do you know what the name of this connector is called? thanks
@SuperEarth009
@SuperEarth009 5 жыл бұрын
Oh and I went through about 7 different videos before coming across your type connector which is like mine
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
Glad we did it then :):)
@PinoyMovieRecapJ
@PinoyMovieRecapJ 2 жыл бұрын
How about the small clip I'm having trouble on installing it
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
You can see how to install it here. What part are you having trouble with?
@cletusnze4171
@cletusnze4171 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! That was a fantastic little tip!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@billybrown7390
@billybrown7390 Жыл бұрын
Need to replace the complete ribbon cable pins , do you have a video how to unsolder pins ,
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
No sorry. I dont have any solder videos on here as of yet :(
@SkiiMaskk666
@SkiiMaskk666 4 жыл бұрын
you are a savior thank you
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@nicksokolov6024
@nicksokolov6024 Жыл бұрын
Hi I just upgraded the SSD on a HP Elitebook 8560w in post 1 and in process broke the "smart card reader door" connector to the MB - it is just 4 pin wide but a nuisance. Do you have any suggestions? Video looks great -
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
If it broke, you would have to replace it. I usually get most of my parts on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc
@FlynnJMin
@FlynnJMin 4 жыл бұрын
I owe you my life
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@bhupenderrawat70
@bhupenderrawat70 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
@valiantwarrior4517
@valiantwarrior4517 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I’d had this info a few years ago.
@yangkerino4473
@yangkerino4473 3 ай бұрын
Hi sir! do all cable clip for laptop keyboard have the same number of pins? I broke one on my hp pavilion x360 and doesn't know the size to get for the locking clip
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 ай бұрын
No, they come in all different sizes. You can search on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc for the clip for that specific motherboard. Would you like help with that?
@stevecrawford3551
@stevecrawford3551 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
@SK_Tech_Buddy
@SK_Tech_Buddy 2 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions,.. Where can i get small retainer clip for Thinkpad x220T. This one connects trackpad belt to board
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
I usually get most of my parts on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. However, these parts can be hard to find. If you cant find it, you may have to purchase a 'as is' or bad motherboard and take the part off of there.
@leonicholson9382
@leonicholson9382 5 жыл бұрын
How difficult would it be to replace the port itself? I really destroyed my palm rest cable port (and the gold connectors) on a x230. Of course, the laptop remains usable, just no track pad now.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
That would involve soldering the new one on. Not the easiest thing to do but as long as you dont damage the motherboard in the process, theres really nothing to loose as its unusable anyway
@leonicholson9382
@leonicholson9382 5 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey Thanks. Will just let it be then, as your method allowed me to unlock and enable bluetooth (and my mouse) on the laptop.
@redatheripper
@redatheripper 2 жыл бұрын
Hello , thanks for the video démonstration, can i buy a ffc connector and take the clip from . Is it possible ?.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
If you can safely remove the clip without breaking it then yes :)
@redatheripper
@redatheripper 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey thanks for the answer cause i just bought some , i'll try it , and let you guys know !
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
@@redatheripper Good luck !!
@MELPAPful
@MELPAPful 11 ай бұрын
In case if I don't have the clip, can I use something like any kind of tape to hold it down? Thanks in advance!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 11 ай бұрын
You can try to use tape but its no where near as secure as the clip :( The ribbon cable will find it easier to come out :(
@jonathanbroczkowski3804
@jonathanbroczkowski3804 Жыл бұрын
The new main board I bought for my tv didn't come with the clip. I'm not sure if the main board is the problem yet. Is there a way to swap it without breaking the walls off of the original connector?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
You can try to bend it out, but I usually break them 50% of the time doing that lol :(:(
@jonathanbroczkowski3804
@jonathanbroczkowski3804 Жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey thanks for the reply, I'll give it a shot. Also thanks for the video, exactly what I needed to know. Keep up the great work!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanbroczkowski3804 Thanks !! Good luck :)
@jermaineallen2879
@jermaineallen2879 Жыл бұрын
Nice if you can show me one for a cable clip that’s the size of a small black ant. For a lap top fan would love to see how to put it back on
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
If its the same style then its the same as seen here. Just because its smaller, doesn't change how its handled. If its a different style, what brand and model computer do you have so I can try to see what your looking at?
@KP-pj9uv
@KP-pj9uv 2 жыл бұрын
Can the latch part be replaced? The piece that flips up & down and locks the ribbon in place is broken.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can replace the clip. You can try to find them for sale on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. However, many times, you wont find them for sale :( The next best option would be to find a broken or 'as-is' replacement for your motherboard that you can buy cheap and take the clip off there
@BCE-111
@BCE-111 2 жыл бұрын
Hi :) Swapping out a hard drive the sidewalls of the cable clip broke. Any suggestions on fixing this? Thanks.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
If it broke, you would either have to replace it or replace the board. Usually, most people do not have the equipment or skills to replace the clip port so replacing the board is the only real option
@BCE-111
@BCE-111 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey Thanks. :-) I found a video here titled "Simple Hack To Clamp Down A Ribbon Cable Connector With a Missing Clamp When Repairing a Laptop" that I'll try. Describes how to tape it down and maybe hot glue it down. Just bought a hot glue gun on Amazon arriving tomorrow. I'll see how it goes. It's a nice laptop. About $1K laptop with a 17.3" touch screen and nice components. I mainly use an M1 Mac Mini now but want to use Windows for some things and Parallels doesn't work that great and is expensive. Thanks for your help.
@weinmack1
@weinmack1 3 жыл бұрын
mine is deferent the clip is inside, how can i attach photo, thank you
@makzere
@makzere 3 жыл бұрын
Hi nice video. But if you can not find clip. Then what can be done with ribbon cable so that current flow. Waiting for answer
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
You can try using a small piece of electrical tape but there really is no good solution to not having that component :(
@davidbantle7992
@davidbantle7992 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video but how to you get the black part off the broken port you're trying to repair? Thanks, Dave
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
This video does not show how to repair a broken port. It shows how to remove a clip and install a clip
@SLINKI46
@SLINKI46 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have an Acer projector, it stopped working via on/off buttons and remote I removed the top and noticed zif connection to top has snapped in half due to heat I presume nothing wrong with projector apart from this Unlikely to find a replacement?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
If physical damage happened due to overheating, your most likely looking at needing a replacement. Is this a board of some kind? Sorry, I dont understand zif connection.
@VirenderSingh-jm6ds
@VirenderSingh-jm6ds 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro. 😉
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@jamescrocker7392
@jamescrocker7392 Жыл бұрын
Any idea how to get the ribbon to stay in place when you can't find one. I was hoping to use tape or glue some how to keep it in place. Laptop still usable but the cable connected touchpad but now I use a mouse.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Sometimes if I have to, I have used a small bit of electrical tape. But the best way is to replace the component if its damaged or breaks
@TheCHRISCaPWN
@TheCHRISCaPWN Жыл бұрын
So here's an adjacent question: I was tearing down a Stadia controller, and the front of the cable is connected to the rear with a ribbon cable. I tried to open the clip to remove the ribbon cable, and the entire clip came off, both the white and black parts. Is that repairable? If not the controller is trash, but I'd really like to save it. Any help is greatly appreciated!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
Its repairable if your able to solder it back on or solder on a new one and source one from somewhere. Honestly its been ages since I tried purchasing one so I dont have much help to offer about where to get one.
@amcc2531
@amcc2531 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a HP laptop and the white part of the cable connector has come off the motherboard, is there a way to solder it back on
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
You can try to solder it on but depending on your solder skills, the kind of motherboard, and if the component has any damage, that usually wont work too well on most models :(
@yossefatia3536
@yossefatia3536 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot lot the great video! However, I have a question ; what if the two 'little walls' on my motherboard broke - meaning if ill place a new retaining clip it wouldn't fasten. do you have a solution to resolve this problem? Thanks again!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Then the port itself is damaged. Depending on your comfortability with soldering and the availability of parts, you can try to replace the port. Most of the time, that means you need a new board though :(
@yossefatia3536
@yossefatia3536 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey I have no problem with soldering, however I don't see how that's possible since we are talking about plastic (retaining clips) Thanks a lot
@bitmi7227
@bitmi7227 2 жыл бұрын
My issue is the Ribbon cable won't go inside the connector the flaps are fine and it opens and closes fine but it just won't insert anymore ... the cable was badly damaged so I'm replacing the cable and hopefully it works if not I'm just hoping I can replace the whole piece it docks into
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, if the ribbon cable is too badly damaged, it may not correctly enter the port anymore. Good luck !!
@KeaneCabrera
@KeaneCabrera 3 жыл бұрын
My question is how do you do this for a Switch Joycon? I accidentally knocked one off while trying to make a repair and have been struggling for like an hour. Thanks!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Im not sure what a Switch Joycon is.
@KeaneCabrera
@KeaneCabrera 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey it's a for a game console, the Nintendo switch
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
@@KeaneCabrera The ribbon cable ports dont look like this?
@KeaneCabrera
@KeaneCabrera 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey it's that they're much smaller, making difficult to put the clamp back on.
@KeaneCabrera
@KeaneCabrera 3 жыл бұрын
But they do look like this
@troyparr4037
@troyparr4037 5 жыл бұрын
I have an acer aspire 5733z that I’m trying to fix. Touchpad motherboard clip broke and I got a dupe motherboard to swap out the clip. Only thing is the clip won’t go in without a fight and I don’t want to break another one.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
Ya, thats always the trick :( Getting it back in. I have found that the best way is to approach it by laying the clip down in front of the port and trying to slide it in that way. Sometimes, you have to get one end in first and then jiggle the other end until it goes in. Not an easy task by any means. I broke sooooo many when I started doing that :(:(
@hla97
@hla97 5 жыл бұрын
How do u repair if that whole ivory piece broke off?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
If the whole ivory piece broke off then you cant really fix it :( You would need to solder a new port onto the motherboard or replace the motherboard :(
@neverwasthere
@neverwasthere 5 жыл бұрын
How do you straighten the anchor pins before you re-seat the locking clip?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
OOO good question. Ive never had to do that before. When I need to straighten pins on a CPU chip, I prefer a small flat head screwdriver. So I would recommend that or a very small pair of needle nose pliers. Hope that helps :)
@neverwasthere
@neverwasthere 5 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey Hi, I have a Lenovo ThinbkPad T570 motherboard with the locking cilp of the hard drive conenctor broken off. I actually bought the connector and tried to take the locking clip out. The troubles I am facing is two folds: 1) some of the metal hooks of the connector holding the clip are bent or borken off; 2) the connector doens't have the walls on bothsides to take out (not like in your videos). I figure I have to open the clip in an angle to take the clip out. I ended up breaking two connectors without success. I have one left so far. PLease help. The connector is FH55-40S-0.5SH. Thanks, Josh
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
@@neverwasthere Prob best to buy another one at this point. Hard drive connectors are usually pretty cheap. Well under $15 USD usually
@neverwasthere
@neverwasthere 5 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey I am talking about hard drive connector on the motherboard. Not the hard drive cable. It looks like the keyboard connector on the motherboard now.
@neverwasthere
@neverwasthere 5 жыл бұрын
Here is the link to the photo showing the hard drive connector on the motherboard on Lenovo ThinkPad T570 ot P51S. forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/p51s-sata-mobo-connector-is-broken/td-p/4030539
@ShesThe1yup
@ShesThe1yup 4 жыл бұрын
my brother from another mother....board haha
@roberthiggins2162
@roberthiggins2162 4 жыл бұрын
The little clip broke off. Can I send my laptop to you for repair?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry no. You would most likely have to replace the motherboard then if you cannot find the clip for sale.
@valorsay2
@valorsay2 4 жыл бұрын
Hi ! English is not my mother language and I’m looking for one of those clip ! Where can I buy it ? what is the exact name of this spare part ? Thanks a lot !!
@danoconnell1833
@danoconnell1833 2 жыл бұрын
I used this video and got my keyboard ribbon cable back in place. Thanks PCM! However, not all the keys work unless I put pressure on top of the clip. I tried a tip from PenguinSavage here and put a piece of electrical tape on but then the clip won't stay closed. I tried taping it down. I folded up layers of tape (to make a lump) and taped *that* down hoping that when the keyboard was in place it would put the necessary pressure on. No go. Any ideas? It's an old laptop that I'm fixing up to have as backup, so I'm not worried about trying things.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the time, if this clip is broken, it needs to be replaced. There are very few ways of securing it properly without a working clip.
@danoconnell1833
@danoconnell1833 2 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey Yeah I'm getting that. Just hoping for a 'creative' solution. Thanks for your reply though.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
@@danoconnell1833 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@MrSpectaman
@MrSpectaman 4 жыл бұрын
If you have broken the cable clip, can you tape down the ribbon?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. With electrical tape preferably. However, its not a very good solution. It can still come up.
@ExcedereInInfinitum
@ExcedereInInfinitum 5 жыл бұрын
Will the connection work without the clip?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the ribbon cable will still sit in the port fine. However, it will be very easy for it to fall out. You can try using electrical tape or something else to hold it in if you have lost the clip
@SteveWatkinsPeaches
@SteveWatkinsPeaches 2 жыл бұрын
cool vid! like the slight NY/New England accent. When I needed to replace my SSD cable the retaining clip somehow popped off. no indication of damage though. doesn't like quite like yours, and the other piece actually moves a little on the MoBo. can I send a pic?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Ya, I grew up in Maine and now live in NH lol Feel free to upload your own video and message me back here when you do. I can then view and advise further :)
@carlosk8103
@carlosk8103 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid and I learn a lot but it seems like this would only be useful if you have a donor board as not all connector size is same..
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, in order to replace a clip, you would need a replacement of the same size lol.
@michaelhorenstein748
@michaelhorenstein748 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I watched this video. But it wasn't helpful because, in my situation, and I think for most, it isn't the clip itself it breaks or it doesn't break alone. Rather, the piece holding the clip which is on the motherboard breaks. Just as you pointed out that the clip is fragile, so are the sides and if the clip breaks out of the sides, usually one or both of the sides do also. The question is, how can you replace that? How can you replace that rectangular frame that the clip holds onto?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
This video shows how to replace a clip as its the only thing most people can do with limited skills. If the port breaks, then like most motherboard ports, its not easily fixable. It would need to be removed from the board and replaced or the board itself would need to be replaced.
@Mech_Aegis
@Mech_Aegis 4 жыл бұрын
alright, I have been through a handful of videos but can't find one on replacing the ribbon connector itself...
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
You would have to desolder that from the motherboard and solder on a new one. Usually more of a pain then its worth. Also, on printed circuit boards, which most are these days, thats not a very effective operation anyway
@joeysmith5382
@joeysmith5382 2 жыл бұрын
where can i buy the clip container? mine broke
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
I usually get most of my computer parts on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. If you cant find them, you may have to purchase an 'as is' / bad motherboard and take it off there.
@dianaturner9381
@dianaturner9381 Жыл бұрын
where can you buy replacement ribbon cable clips
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
I usually search for them on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. If I cant find them, which is often the case, I then try to find an 'as-is' or bad motherboard matching the one I have. Then I take it off there.
@karanpatokar6811
@karanpatokar6811 11 ай бұрын
Any links where I can get the clip online?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 11 ай бұрын
I usually try Ebay, Amazon, etc. By your make and model. Would you like help finding one?
@12ashrith
@12ashrith Жыл бұрын
I have the same issue but with tablet ....my lcd screen has detached from the IC with the ribbon cable coming off the connection in ic due to the broken clamp @Pc_monkey what do i do ?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
You would have to replace the broken clamp as seen here
@halimahussein5591
@halimahussein5591 3 жыл бұрын
Idk if you will reply but I broke the metal lines inside the clip that holds the ribbon
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Then the port is broken. You most likely need a new motherboard at this point unless its worth it to get the motherboard repaired. It can sometimes be more expensive though then just purchasing a used board on ebay
@halimahussein5591
@halimahussein5591 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey thank you so much for replying appreciate it
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
@@halimahussein5591 Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@anubhav6316
@anubhav6316 4 жыл бұрын
In my case the white connector thing itself has come out.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
That most likely means you need a new motherboard :(
@corysms
@corysms 2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
@homartorres1840
@homartorres1840 Жыл бұрын
What if the clip got broken? Is there some solution?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
If any component breaks, you would have to replace it. You can sometimes find them on sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc. If not, you may have to buy a used or bad / 'as is' motherboard and take it off there for use on yours.
@fogreyiz
@fogreyiz 4 жыл бұрын
What if the black lock mechanism is broken?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Then you will have to replace it. Sometimes you can find them for sale on sites like Ebay. Usually, you may not be able to find them and you will have to purchase a motherboard and take it off there.
@jameskaufmann526
@jameskaufmann526 4 жыл бұрын
What if the white part broke off the mother board all together?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Then you would need a new motherboard. Replacing that part is almost impossible for most DIY users.
@RogerThat1945
@RogerThat1945 3 жыл бұрын
My 40-pin Zif cable locking device has told me to `go pound sand` 1/10th of a thousand times.
@Sky-properties
@Sky-properties 3 жыл бұрын
finally !!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@grny28
@grny28 Жыл бұрын
The white clip part itself?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
I dont understand your question
@grny28
@grny28 Жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey The white clip part itself. The flipper part hat secures the ribbon into place. Can that be replaced? That top of it on mine broke off.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
@@grny28 If the Ribbon Cable port came off the motherboard, you would most likely have to solder a new one onto the motherboard :(
@grny28
@grny28 Жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey Thank you so much...think I need to search for a used mother board for parts.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
@@grny28 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@jamesray519
@jamesray519 Жыл бұрын
what if you need the white piece?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey Жыл бұрын
This video shows how to salvage a clip from another motherboard and how to install it to a motherboard. I dont understand your question.
@jamesray519
@jamesray519 Жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey so basically i would need a saulter gun
@GB-qx6si
@GB-qx6si 3 жыл бұрын
But what should I do if I also broke the walls?
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
You would most likely have to replace the motherboard as most places will charge the same to repair the board as they will to replace it.
@GB-qx6si
@GB-qx6si 3 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey thanks for answering!
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 жыл бұрын
@@GB-qx6si Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
@corysms
@corysms 2 жыл бұрын
dose this relly work i need to know
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
No it doesnt really work lol. The video is just a really good animation ;)
@YourSuzerain
@YourSuzerain 3 ай бұрын
yeah the issue is i accidentally broke those small half milimeter walls on my motherboard :(
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 3 ай бұрын
Bummer :( Then you would have to repair that component by replacing it or replace the motherboard :(
@ak.9459
@ak.9459 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't show how to insert the small clip.
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 2 жыл бұрын
It would be the same way you insert a large clip. Just with a smaller component :)
@MrSpectaman
@MrSpectaman 4 жыл бұрын
I’m tired of KZbin ads
@pieceopye4046
@pieceopye4046 4 жыл бұрын
I'm stuck trying to fix one where u push the black clamp horizontally
@PC_Monkey
@PC_Monkey 4 жыл бұрын
Those can be a real pain. Did it break? Are you trying to install a new clip or just trying to figure out how to use it?
@pieceopye4046
@pieceopye4046 4 жыл бұрын
@@PC_Monkey well the white was coming off in fragments but I put plastic to apply pressure, but I think I folded the strip too many times from trying to push it in. So I'm done all around need a new strip if that don't work idk
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