Two quick tips for holding something like a connector in place for soldering. The first is get yourself some resuable tacky mounting clay, available at craft and hardware stores and online. Holds very firm while allowing you to reposition, comes off clean when you're finished. If you don't have that on hand use masking tape. Same thing.
So useful man. I'm a beginner solderer when it comes to PC boards and I followed your technique. Thank you for putting it in simple terms. Btw fixed my ps4 disk drive ribbon connector as well 👍😁
Bravo young man, steady hands you have! "JODA". I do need only the small locking peace that I broke for the keyboard 26 pin connector. Gateway Lop Top.
Very useful video. I am also going to do this with my Asus X550C motherboard once the part arrives from China, probably early next week. I find it helpful to see someone who's already done this. Cheers
@@LHommeDeParfum Did u get them yet and what was the dimensions because i have a x541u which apparently needs a "mini" connector because asus has horrific support for their parts. I got a 1mm pitch with a 24 pin hopefully it'll actually work.
@@bigwej5981 Yes finally arrived after months in transit. I haven't soldered them yet. Probable around next week. Actually I ordered the wrong size first and they were so long to arrived. When they did, huge disappointment because the pins were too close (0.5mm). Then I finally got the right ones (1mm/24pin) Thanks
good video: it shows all the problems a inexperienced person will find when soldering smds. what I do not understand, though is why you are soldering the back side of the connector ( where the pins are) from the front: you not only barely see the pins bat the connector is in the way and you may touch it ( hence burning) it. You usually put yourself were you have direct vision of what you are soldering , with nothing in the way
I had to solder one of these to a motherboard after removing the old one. Believe me, I thought I would melt it, but I took one from elsewhere and it worked.
Dude...I'm trying to adapt my laptop's motherboard to a desktop case and messed the keyboard connector because I used a large soldering iron (well it seems you are using one with the same size I tried to use, which means I'm the one who is terrible at that! I shake much more than you...at least, you gave me hope that it is possible to do a nice job even having hand shaking a little😂👍). I bought a soldering iron with thinner (needle) pointers(? I don't know how it's called, I'm Brazilian). Thanks for the video. Opened my horizon and gave me hope that someday I can fix the keyboard connector if I wish to turn my desktop-laptop's motherboard into a laptop again.
Brilliant clever and very clear instructions. I have a roll of tape that is adhesive only I've not tried it but I imagine that it would hold the connector in place while you make those first 2 solder points
Do you know if it is possible to replace the ribbon connector of a laptop keyboard, with a different length ribbon? I had to replace my laptop's motherboard, but now the new motherboard's keyboard connector is in the wrong position, and my existing keyboard's ribbon is unable to reach the connector.
Question to the creator of the video or someone else might know, the pins in the back corners that are being removed what's the used for? The new pin connector that I should older should have the same or doesn't need?
@@markanderson2904 so they are not for power or anything? I did my keyboard but i think i used the wrong connector type. I put a bottom connector instead of one with top connector. Luckily i bought both. Gonna try other one tomorrow. I tried reaching out to creator of channel but never got a reply. Not sure if he is still working on these issues.
I broke a connector on my laptop touchpad. I removed the connector and was hoping to connect the ribbon cable directly to the board but it doesn't seem to work. What are the two grey boxes that are on the board at both ends of the connector? Wondering if that's the issue with my board.
Ok i broke my connector off like a idiot, it didnt l hinge it was supposed to pull out to un clip yhe ribbon cable, needles to say i broke mine off the mother board, i cant see how many pins i need to order so i counted each spot that needed soder, it was 26 small pin spots and then on each side of the conncetor was a bigger spot that needs soder, so do i need a 26 pin connector or 28?
Carbon track on contact has gone. Any suggestions on conductive paint. Black flip lock broke on my 3 laptops . 30 pin bottom contact, flip , dell inspiron n4010 & n5030
I have a Dell Inspiron 7706 2n1 laptop, the "keyboard FPC/FFC connector (30 pins) on the "mother board" was damage. Although a difficult job, I have managed to dissembling/reassembling parts in a few dell PCs, but to try to solder an FPC/FFC connector is something else! So, as you rightly suggesting I will not even think about, let alone try to replace the connector myself. So, if you can save me some money by not having to buy a motherboard, I would deeply appreciate it. By the way, as shown in your video, in my Dell 7706 the black side of the keyboard ribbon goes in facing down. I think the connecter in my laptop is called "Clamshell" (Flip Lock) Connection, not Top or Bottom Contact. I don't know if the pitch is 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0mm? When I find out which is the right one to buy, I will order the replacement via Ebay. Please get back to me ASAP regarding the terms and arrangements. I have a PayPal account and I am located in NYC, NY. If you no longer do this kind of work, maybe you or someone seeing this comment can direct me to someone who does. Thank You Kindly
Thank you so much. Can you advise the EBay seller as I cannot find what I need. I have 30 pins and the spacing looks to be 1mm I no longer have the connector but am judging from the ribbon cable. Is the pitch 1.0 The width of the space on the motherboard is 24mm/25mm from side to side I have already ordered the wrong one so want to be correct this time. Thank you kindly. Jeanette Savage
Man flux will be your best friend if you put a little smear on the pins… the hold the connector in place with finger or tweezers gently.. small dab of solder on the iron.. and just tack both ends.. instantly done, perfect job, then just go pin by pin and a small amount of solder and let the flux do the work.
Can you kindly advise the exact details of this fpc connector. I require a 30 pin connector for my Asus Zenbook UX305F where I have completely broken off the connector from the motherboard.
Can you do this on an hp 635 laptop? The clip broke off the Connector on the motherboard, the locking clip, the connector is still on the motherboard if that makes any difference. Please let me know about prices at your earliest convenience please and thank you!
I have a mid 2009 Macbook Pro with a detached keyboard connector and microphone cable connector. I would like you to repair my board. How can I contact you to initiate a repair?
Hi, The one that I want to get fixed is a 0.5mm Pitch 40-pin Hirose connector for the hard drive socket. The locking clip is gone, the base is still there. I bought the right type of connector from Mouser ($2.83). The 0.5mm pitch size is so small for point by point soldering. Also to take the broken connector out will be a pain even with a hot air gun because there are so many little components surrounding it. Do you use a stereo microscope for this work?
Awesome work, my problem is weird. I have two keyboard connectors on my motherboard. Which one do I connect the Keyboard Connector Cable to? They are about two inches apart, in the middle is the Internet or wifi part of the laptop. So do I connect it to the one near the Cable for the Mouse Pad, or the one closer to the Hard Drive? HELP!!!!
I can't seem to find these connectors. can you post the link? Great video and lots of help. My biggest problem fixing the connector is poor eyesight and not having a microscope.
I dont have the same problem but when I was placing the ribbon cable of the lighting of the keyboard the notch that locks the ribbon cable was broken what should I do???
good afternoon friend here Luis from Portugal I follow your videos and I'll have to install the keyboard connector can I do as you say I put the connector right in the place I apply solder paste with a soldering iron and it's done right'''?' Thanks for the help a hug from Portugal
ordered 2 new keyboards... they type the wrong keys despite being in english language like they should be. should i change the thing u do in the video?
@@hitandrepair I checked with supplier and they said input controller on board was toast. Large, expensive soldering machinery is needed to change those. They had a repair service for them, fortunately.
Oh yeah that can be done quickly, I have two options. 1 take it to my local Computer Repair Store, or two have a friend fix it and my friend is charging me sixty while the computer repair store seventy. What are your suggestions?
I removed my lenovo keyboard to switch the screen and accidentally broke the clip that hold the ribbon to my trackpad. Now everything work around beside that, Is there a way to fix this without soldering?
I need help soldering a micro 5 pin ribbon connector for my switch lite, can you help me with it? Or give me the info for you to fix it? It's just two ribbon cable connectors
Having done a bit of soldering IC etc a few tips I would suggest for the last part. Have a flux pen to draw along the contacts lots of flux really helps and quality circuit board solder. Check out videos of Drag Soldering. With the connector off draw a line with the flux pen across the contacts. Then put some solder on the iron and drag the iron across the contacts in a sweeping motion. Then use the flux pen again on the contacts. Place the connector and hold it in place with some tape or tac. Drag the soldering iron across the contacts If the solder bridges some of the contacts put more flux on and run the solder along the contacts again till the contacts all look clean.
Hey, I was hoping to contact you for small repair job. This exact connector for the lcd screen on my laptop seems busted. I somehow plugged the cable incorrectly and it smoked and sparked. 1-2 pins on the connector are damaged, which isn't the real issue. The actual port seems unusable. While I am generally comfortable with repairs myself, I don't have much experience soldering and don't want to damage this expensive laptop. It's out of warranty and expensive to replace the motherboard, so I was hoping you could help me replace it. I'll pay for whatever the part and labor costs :)
alf my keyboard keys are broken.. i ope tis elps ..
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It must be some of worthless HP Pavilion crap? I had problem with HD contact, it broke and I broke Pavilion 15 afterward, completely and never more some HP again
Damn dude that's a hell of a lot of money down the drain man. Well I don't think it's a good idea for me to replace the keyboard connector on my HP Flyer Red laptop. I didn't rip the connector out, but I bent the prongs and broke the prongs. The plastic piece that is also the bridge is snapped. So I am having professional work on it.
Two quick tips for holding something like a connector in place for soldering. The first is get yourself some resuable tacky mounting clay, available at craft and hardware stores and online. Holds very firm while allowing you to reposition, comes off clean when you're finished. If you don't have that on hand use masking tape. Same thing.
Great tips!
Good to see you again Mr Lorne. It's been a long time since Fargo 1.
So useful man. I'm a beginner solderer when it comes to PC boards and I followed your technique. Thank you for putting it in simple terms. Btw fixed my ps4 disk drive ribbon connector as well 👍😁
Good job dude!
If you use flux, you won't get solder bridges because the solder will be attracted to the pins and pads and not in between.
Bravo young man, steady hands you have! "JODA". I do need only the small locking peace that I broke for the keyboard 26 pin connector. Gateway Lop Top.
Good job and precise, real time video. Respect. Guess I better be more careful the next time I break this connector.
Andrew Garfield has a new job rite now well done dude
Very useful video. I am also going to do this with my Asus X550C motherboard once the part arrives from China, probably early next week. I find it helpful to see someone who's already done this. Cheers
Were you succesful?
@@hrouzn7612 Connectors never arrived. Stuck somewhere due to pandemic.
@@LHommeDeParfum Did u get them yet and what was the dimensions because i have a x541u which apparently needs a "mini" connector because asus has horrific support for their parts. I got a 1mm pitch with a 24 pin hopefully it'll actually work.
@@bigwej5981 Yes finally arrived after months in transit. I haven't soldered them yet. Probable around next week.
Actually I ordered the wrong size first and they were so long to arrived. When they did, huge disappointment because the pins were too close (0.5mm). Then I finally got the right ones (1mm/24pin) Thanks
good video: it shows all the problems a inexperienced person will find when soldering smds. what I do not understand, though is why you are soldering the back side of the connector ( where the pins are) from the front: you not only barely see the pins bat the connector is in the way and you may touch it ( hence burning) it. You usually put yourself were you have direct vision of what you are soldering , with nothing in the way
Question - the connector is still attached to motherboard - do you know what to search on eBay for the black clip cover?
this is why you don't just yank out the keyboard without disconnecting the ribbon lol
Lesson learned. I'm so mad at myself.
how can i send you my board for you to sort it for me?
I had to solder one of these to a motherboard after removing the old one. Believe me, I thought I would melt it, but I took one from elsewhere and it worked.
You still doing these kind of repairs buddy? I broke the connector on the board on my joycon.
Dude...I'm trying to adapt my laptop's motherboard to a desktop case and messed the keyboard connector because I used a large soldering iron (well it seems you are using one with the same size I tried to use, which means I'm the one who is terrible at that! I shake much more than you...at least, you gave me hope that it is possible to do a nice job even having hand shaking a little😂👍).
I bought a soldering iron with thinner (needle) pointers(? I don't know how it's called, I'm Brazilian).
Thanks for the video. Opened my horizon and gave me hope that someday I can fix the keyboard connector if I wish to turn my desktop-laptop's motherboard into a laptop again.
Oh yeah, forgot to ask:
1. Where did you buy a new connector?
2. Do you know how can I find the keyboard connector model/type?
Thank you
I can solder just not sure what to order on the connector also top or bottom
would this fix why couple of keys not working? replaced keyboard, same issue
Brilliant clever and very clear instructions. I have a roll of tape that is adhesive only I've not tried it but I imagine that it would hold the connector in place while you make those first 2 solder points
What soldering iron did you use? I need to replace a HD ziff socket.
Really brave trial....glad you got it fixed.
Do you know if it is possible to replace the ribbon connector of a laptop keyboard, with a different length ribbon? I had to replace my laptop's motherboard, but now the new motherboard's keyboard connector is in the wrong position, and my existing keyboard's ribbon is unable to reach the connector.
Question to the creator of the video or someone else might know, the pins in the back corners that are being removed what's the used for? The new pin connector that I should older should have the same or doesn't need?
They are used to anchor the connector to the board. (One doesn't want to rely only on the contact pins to hold the connector to the board.)
@@markanderson2904 so they are not for power or anything? I did my keyboard but i think i used the wrong connector type. I put a bottom connector instead of one with top connector. Luckily i bought both. Gonna try other one tomorrow. I tried reaching out to creator of channel but never got a reply. Not sure if he is still working on these issues.
I broke a connector on my laptop touchpad. I removed the connector and was hoping to connect the ribbon cable directly to the board but it doesn't seem to work. What are the two grey boxes that are on the board at both ends of the connector? Wondering if that's the issue with my board.
Do you know, what are those small things, in front of the connector legs? Resistor? Capacitor?
Ok i broke my connector off like a idiot, it didnt l hinge it was supposed to pull out to un clip yhe ribbon cable, needles to say i broke mine off the mother board, i cant see how many pins i need to order so i counted each spot that needed soder, it was 26 small pin spots and then on each side of the conncetor was a bigger spot that needs soder, so do i need a 26 pin connector or 28?
Good night friend, is it necessary to use Solder Paste?''
Carbon track on contact has gone. Any suggestions on conductive paint. Black flip lock broke on my 3 laptops . 30 pin bottom contact, flip , dell inspiron n4010 & n5030
I have a Dell Inspiron 7706 2n1 laptop, the "keyboard FPC/FFC connector (30 pins) on the "mother board" was damage. Although a difficult job, I have managed to dissembling/reassembling parts in a few dell PCs, but to try to solder an FPC/FFC connector is something else! So, as you rightly suggesting I will not even think about, let alone try to replace the connector myself. So, if you can save me some money by not having to buy a motherboard, I would deeply appreciate it. By the way, as shown in your video, in my Dell 7706 the black side of the keyboard ribbon goes in facing down. I think the connecter in my laptop is called "Clamshell" (Flip Lock) Connection, not Top or Bottom Contact. I don't know if the pitch is 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0mm? When I find out which is the right one to buy, I will order the replacement via Ebay. Please get back to me ASAP regarding the terms and arrangements. I have a PayPal account and I am located in NYC, NY. If you no longer do this kind of work, maybe you or someone seeing this comment can direct me to someone who does. Thank You Kindly
OMG DUDE YOU ARE A LIFESAVER! I HAVE THE SAME HP LAPTOP! I need to replace my mini PCI-e slot though. :(
was this a 34 pin connector?
Thank you so much. Can you advise the EBay seller as I cannot find what I need. I have 30 pins and the spacing looks to be 1mm I no longer have the connector but am judging from the ribbon cable. Is the pitch 1.0 The width of the space on the motherboard is 24mm/25mm from side to side I have already ordered the wrong one so want to be correct this time. Thank you kindly. Jeanette Savage
Before doing that, how can i remove the faulty connector from the motherboard? Can i remove it without hot air?
Man flux will be your best friend if you put a little smear on the pins… the hold the connector in place with finger or tweezers gently.. small dab of solder on the iron.. and just tack both ends.. instantly done, perfect job, then just go pin by pin and a small amount of solder and let the flux do the work.
Hi; can you perform this repair to a Dell Precision 7710. I have the connector piece but it looks quite different from that shown in your video.
How can fix cuting treas motherboard line or find point to connect it with wier,,,
what HP laptop was that? was it a spectre?
i would pay this guy to fix a laptop i just got yesterday
i broke it
@@banditdarabbit827 LMFAOOOOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂😂
sir howmuch the repair?
Can you kindly advise the exact details of this fpc connector. I require a 30 pin connector for my Asus Zenbook UX305F where I have completely broken off the connector from the motherboard.
Can you do this on an hp 635 laptop? The clip broke off the Connector on the motherboard, the locking clip, the connector is still on the motherboard if that makes any difference. Please let me know about prices at your earliest convenience please and thank you!
Michael Clark my lenovo has same, I could put the clip back in place
I have a hp envy 17 do.you know which one I need? The size looked similar to yours in the.befinning of video
I have a mid 2009 Macbook Pro with a detached keyboard connector and microphone cable connector. I would like you to repair my board. How can I contact you to initiate a repair?
Sir i broke the smaller connector, what can I do
Hi, The one that I want to get fixed is a 0.5mm Pitch 40-pin Hirose connector for the hard drive socket. The locking clip is gone, the base is still there. I bought the right type of connector from Mouser ($2.83). The 0.5mm pitch size is so small for point by point soldering. Also to take the broken connector out will be a pain even with a hot air gun because there are so many little components surrounding it. Do you use a stereo microscope for this work?
Wow! What a beautiful work.
Awesome work, my problem is weird. I have two keyboard connectors on my motherboard.
Which one do I connect the Keyboard Connector Cable to?
They are about two inches apart, in the middle is the Internet or wifi part of the laptop. So do I connect it to the one near the Cable for the Mouse Pad, or the one closer to the Hard Drive? HELP!!!!
Where are you located?
You are a God! Nice work!
I can't seem to find these connectors. can you post the link? Great video and lots of help. My biggest problem fixing the connector is poor eyesight and not having a microscope.
Tell me, what exactly is the name of such a connector? I need the same 1mm wide, but 26 pins
Its FPC/FFC connector, Let me know if you can find 34 pin FPC/FFC connector
You didn't solder the anchor points on the ends!
I dont have the same problem but when I was placing the ribbon cable of the lighting of the keyboard the notch that locks the ribbon cable was broken what should I do???
How can I find a 28 pin connector for acer e5 772 laptop keyboard. Web site
good afternoon friend here Luis from Portugal I follow your videos and I'll have to install the keyboard connector can I do as you say I put the connector right in the place I apply solder paste with a soldering iron and it's done right'''?' Thanks for the help a hug from Portugal
ordered 2 new keyboards... they type the wrong keys despite being in english language like they should be. should i change the thing u do in the video?
Truth Syrup no I don’t suggest you do any soldering unless you properly know how. It sounds like you have the wrong keyboards.
@@hitandrepair I checked with supplier and they said input controller on board was toast.
Large, expensive soldering machinery is needed to change those.
They had a repair service for them, fortunately.
Truth Syrup email me photos, I could probably do it
How do I get in touch with you?
Thank you so much. That was a great video.
Oh yeah that can be done quickly, I have two options. 1 take it to my local Computer Repair Store, or two have a friend fix it and my friend is charging me sixty while the computer repair store seventy. What are your suggestions?
joshua leggans how good does your friend solder? Does he have the part? Because that’s what it’ll take
@@hitandrepair Yeah he has a sodering tool
joshua leggans from what you described, connector needs replaced
@@hitandrepair It does
get another friend
Is it possible to do it with hot gun? i.e., with rework station.
Yes. It might be easier with a hot air gun.
I have also ps3 fat the drive connector broken clip and super glue inside it coz person put it to connect cable for drive...
Hello friend here Luis from Portugal I saw your video I sent a connector from China and I will try to do as you teach in this video wish me luc
Hey bro how do i get in contact with you. I have a broken ribbon cable connector for a PS3 fat
Hey bud
What did you call that bronze looking thing..solder rip.. ? How do you spell it ?
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How do you know if it requires a 0.5mm or 1 mm FPC connector ?
Do you have a ruler?
I removed my lenovo keyboard to switch the screen and accidentally broke the clip that hold the ribbon to my trackpad. Now everything work around beside that, Is there a way to fix this without soldering?
Yes epoxy the hell out of it with a clear plastic piece on top.
you still that connector? I need it.
need that clip, mine broke.
Will this work on anything? Hp 18.1 laptops..?
Unfortunately I just had that issue happen last night and defenitly need that work you just did for my niece's lenovo laptop. Can you message me?
I need help soldering a micro 5 pin ribbon connector for my switch lite, can you help me with it? Or give me the info for you to fix it? It's just two ribbon cable connectors
I'm here for the exact same thing... did you managed to do it? Is the joystick connector?
Soldering experience being the key lol. I've fried many things. Just order a new mobo if you can't get scotch tape to hold it.
Flux should be your best friend
I took my keyboard out and my ribbon snapped off the blue thing it’s attached to, what do I do? :(
Xxxxcxxx X that’s just for strength of the ribbon cable. It’ll be ok
Having done a bit of soldering IC etc a few tips I would suggest for the last part.
Have a flux pen to draw along the contacts lots of flux really helps and quality circuit board solder.
Check out videos of Drag Soldering.
With the connector off draw a line with the flux pen across the contacts.
Then put some solder on the iron and drag the iron across the contacts in a sweeping motion.
Then use the flux pen again on the contacts.
Place the connector and hold it in place with some tape or tac.
Drag the soldering iron across the contacts
If the solder bridges some of the contacts put more flux on and run the solder along the contacts again till the contacts all look clean.
Hey, I was hoping to contact you for small repair job. This exact connector for the lcd screen on my laptop seems busted. I somehow plugged the cable incorrectly and it smoked and sparked. 1-2 pins on the connector are damaged, which isn't the real issue. The actual port seems unusable. While I am generally comfortable with repairs myself, I don't have much experience soldering and don't want to damage this expensive laptop. It's out of warranty and expensive to replace the motherboard, so I was hoping you could help me replace it. I'll pay for whatever the part and labor costs :)
Next>>>>> Tracking lifts and breaks @ 11:22...watch them SMTs while your repairing the tracking..just saying ;)
Olá amigo aqui Luis de Portugal eu vi o seu vídeo eu enviei um conector da China e vou tentar fazer como você ensina neste vídeo me desejar sorte.
I need you send my laptop to you for repair
alf my keyboard keys are broken.. i ope tis elps ..
It must be some of worthless HP Pavilion crap? I had problem with HD contact, it broke and I broke Pavilion 15 afterward, completely and never more some HP again
You don't show it working with the new connector? We are supposed to just trust you did a "good" job. lol
Damn dude that's a hell of a lot of money down the drain man. Well I don't think it's a good idea for me to replace the keyboard connector on my HP Flyer Red laptop. I didn't rip the connector out, but I bent the prongs and broke the prongs. The plastic piece that is also the bridge is snapped. So I am having professional work on it.
Garbage design. Ive broken so many of those clips opening up the laptop
@@nrg16108 I know right HP is crap
So, I don't see anywhere this guy has offered any answers to people requesting source on this connectors. I guess he can't be bothered?
I do believe he said around 0:56 to search eBay for "FPC connector" with the number of pins you need and top/bottom contacts as applicable.
Hey you said I could someone you something to fix. Can I still do that?
done may times
Hay bro sent me your address again so i can send this project to you and get it done this Robert Fox i spoke with awhile ago
Broken so many keyboard holders on several different laptops. Terrible design!