Is either one end or the other still intact? Or might be possible to hard-wire one end and leave the other connectorized so that the machine can be opened for servicing. It's probably something that I could do, but I'd have to have the whole machine to do it.
maybe someone has an idea for sourcing a new flat flex. On Fri, Feb 21, 2020, 11:18 PM Christian Tobar <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > I just subscribed to this list, and I'm really hoping someone can help > with a problem I'm having with my Tandy 200 computer. I'm still a bit new > to vintage computers, and I'm getting in way over my head! I need a ribbon > cable for the display. The original one has given me a problems before, and > now the conductors inside finally broke. I have tried EVERYTHING I can > think of to improvise a way to connect the display, but I'm not having any > luck! Does anyone have a ribbon cable for the display, or would anyone be > able to make one? (I'd pay for it). I know that replacing the connectors so > it could use a more standard type of cable would be the best way, but my > desoldering/soldering skills are horrible. I would end up totally breaking > the motherboard if I tried to do that. I really love this little computer > and want to get it working again. > > If anyone can help, please let me know! > > - Chris Tobar > >
