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I damaged the internal cables to the buttons, while replacing the Battery.
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remove all adhesive tapes / sticker inside (above the cables).
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Take care of other sensitive cables.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Tweezers$4.99
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Flip open the top flap on the ZIF connectors (the grey part):
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Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the cable ZIF connectors.
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the cable out of the ZIF connectors.
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Insert the plastic opening tool under the clear rubber cover over the button control board.
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Pry up the cover using the opening tool.
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Only open a bit (until cable).
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Flip open the top flap on the ZIF connectors (the grew part).
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The 6 Pin cable have some glue here.
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Pull the cables out.
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Buy new cables. These cables are called FFC or FPC flex cable. The distance between the contacts ( called Pitch ) is 0.5mm. Cable length is origin 12 cm (10 cm or 15 cm fits also). More details:
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Buttons power, led, : 13 Pin - Type A
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Buttons play, + , - , connect : 6 Pin - Type B (reverse) (=the connectors are reversed to each other)
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The (blue) inflexible cable-end have to be maximal 0.5 mm long (at least one side). Otherwise you must trim this part: Use tools like cutter & scissors ( see video below ) or alternative a mini rasp / file.
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Use a Long Nose Pliers to insert the cables.
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Test it: Reconnect the battery. Check if all buttons are working. Disconnect the battery again.
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Final: Rolling in cable. Fixing the cable with tape and glue it. ( Put upright for a day, while drying glue (due to glue solvent) )
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
