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    Motherboard connecting collar type things...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by stampede12, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. stampede12

    stampede12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ...yes, this is a terrible title for a post but I really don't know what else to call what it is I'm looking for.

    Was upgrading my keyboard to the backlit version and the little piece of plastic that locks the ribbon cable into the connector flew across the room and now I can't find it :(

    Does anyone know where I can buy another?
     
    stampede12, Oct 28, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Those little folding tabs? I've never seen them on their own.
     
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Just use some electrical tape to hold the cable down in the proper position

    If the cable fits too loosely without the collar, get a plastic straw, cut 3/4" off the end. Than cut the tube down the middle and unroll it. Stick it between the plastic housing and the ribbon cable. Than tape it all down, and it should be fine.

    K-TRON
     
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