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    Re-insulating wires on my LCD

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by kedo_b, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. kedo_b

    kedo_b Newbie

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    Hi all,
    New to the site and looking for some advice. Hopefully this is in the correct place to post? :confused:
    I've repaired and pilaged a couple Powerbooks to get to where I am; a fully working powerbook, but a bit unattractive in looks (will be fixing this with (hopefully) a slick paint job.) However I (My mum) recently broke the hinges, something thats notorious on the Titanium series of powebooks. The display is still fully operational, however the LDVS cable has a couple of cuts in the insulation and this results in the screen "fuzzing" up when they come in contact with each other, re-insulating them should fix this.
    I was wondering if there was a simple solution, using superglue to cover the small cuts? Or is it going to be a painstaking job with insulating tape?

    Many thanks in advance!! :)
     
    kedo_b, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    you can get stuff like this
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Any chances of just replacing the cable itself?
     
    Shyster1, Apr 29, 2009
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    kedo_b Newbie

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    Cheers for the replies.
    The liquid tape looks just the ticket,thought their must be something like this on the market, will just have to find a UK supplier, cheers. EDIT - Found and bought cheers.

    Replacing the cable although probably the better option, is a bit of a nightmare to be honest, and something I would like to avoid.
     
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    If possible get a small artist paint brush and if there is enough slack do each wire individually and do not let them all clagg together.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 29, 2009
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