"David Farber" wrote in message
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David wrote:
On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:14:12 -0700, "Ted Ladewski"
wrote:

Trying to remove the film cables from this pc board. There doesn't
seem to be anything obvious that will release the connector. Can it
be as simple as pulling very hard? Any other ideas?

http://webpages.charter.net/mrfixite...oard-Lumix.jpg

Thanks for your help.

This looks similar to connectors on laptops - not surprisingly. The
cable is probably clamped in place and to release the clamp the very
ends of the connector will move a little bit towards the cable. This
releases the clamp and the cable will slide out easily. Be gentle, the
plastic is not strong! (Dont ask how I know!!!).

David

Hi David,

I am familiar with those connectors that use a sliding mechanism to clamp
the cable in place. Those have been around forever. It doesn't seem to be
designed like that. I've pushed and pulled gently in every direction and
if it isn't one solid piece, I can't figure it out how to unlock it.
--

David Farber
Los Osos, CA



Have a trawl through the Youtube videos on digital camera repair, chances
are there is footage of someone extracting a cable from the same design of
connector.


Gareth.