View source for Ribbon Cable Replacement v1.0 ← Ribbon Cable Replacement v1.0

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===Remove the Motor Controller Cover===
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===Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Motor Controller===
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===Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Back of Hand===
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===New Ribbon Cable===
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===Replace Cover and Test===
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{{#vardefine:cap_temp|style="border: 2px solid #CCCCCC; background: #F9F9F9; text-align: center;"}}

{{#vardefine:pic1|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement1.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic2|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement2.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic3|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement3.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic4|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement4.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic5|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement5.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic6|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement6.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic7|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement7.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic8|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement8.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic9|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement9.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic10|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement10.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic11|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement11.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic12|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement12.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic13|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement13.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic14|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement14.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic15|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement15.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic16|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement16.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic17|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement17.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic18|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement18.jpg|300px]]}}
{{#vardefine:pic19|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement19.jpg|300px]]}}

{{#vardefine:cap1|Use 1mm hex wrench to remove<br>four (4) motor controller cover plate screws}}
{{#vardefine:cap2|Remove plate<br>and keep the screws in a safe place}}
{{#vardefine:cap3|Peel back black tape to reveal<br>ribbon cable connector}}
{{#vardefine:cap4|Using your fingernails, slide the black part<br>of connector outward to release cable}}
{{#vardefine:cap5|Pull cable out of connector on motor controller<br>and detach tape from servo}}
{{#vardefine:cap6|Remove the double-sided tape<br>from the ribbon cable}}
{{#vardefine:cap7|Re-affix the double-sided to tape<br>back to its original position on servo}}
{{#vardefine:cap8|Locate other end of ribbon cable<br>on the back of the hand}}
{{#vardefine:cap9|Detach tape from the back of the hand}}
{{#vardefine:cap10|Use a long, narrow tool (wrench)<br>to release the black connector as before.<br>You should pry it gently on either side.}}
{{#vardefine:cap11|Pull cable out of the connector}}
{{#vardefine:cap12|Re-affix the double-sided to tape back to its<br>original position on the back of the hand}}
{{#vardefine:cap13|Insert end of new ribbon cable into the<br>open connector on the back of the hand.<br>The exposed cable contacts should face inward<br>towards the back of the hand}}
{{#vardefine:cap14|Use a small, narrow tool (wrench)<br>to push the center of the black part of the connector in,<br>securing the ribbon cable}}
{{#vardefine:cap15|Insert end of new ribbon cable into the<br>open connector on the first finger link.}}
{{#vardefine:cap16|Push in the black part of the connector<br>to secure the end of the ribbon cable}}
{{#vardefine:cap17|Replace the controller cover using four (4) screws.<br>Do not over-tighten as these are threaded into<br>the plastic servo case}}
{{#vardefine:cap18|Test the hand to make sure that<br>the faulty connection has been fixed}}