Difference between revisions of "Ribbon Cable Replacement"

Revision as of 15:41, 30 November 2012

Remove the Motor Controller Cover

Use 1mm hex wrench to remove four (4) motor controller cover plate screws		Remove plate and keep the screws in a safe place

Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Motor Controller

Peel back black tape to reveal ribbon cable connector		Using your fingernails, slide the black part of connector outward to release cable

Pull cable out of connector on motor controller and detach tape from servo		Remove the double-sided tape from the ribbon cable

Re-affix the double-sided to tape back to its original position on servo

Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Back of Hand

Locate other end of ribbon cable on the back of the hand		Detach tape from the back of the hand

Use a long, narrow tool (wrench) to release the black connector as before. You should pry it gently on either side.		Pull cable out of the connector

Re-affix the double-sided to tape back to its original position on the back of the hand

New Ribbon Cable

Insert end of new ribbon cable into the open connector on the back of the hand The exposed cable contacts should face inward towards the back of the hand		blah blee

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