1 Jan
2014
1 Jan
'14
12:33 a.m.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-
bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Robert Jarratt
Sent: 31 December 2013 18:27
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Replacing Ribbon Cable in a DSSI Cabinet Kit
I have managed to break one of the wires in the ribbon cable of the DSSI
cabinet kit in my BA213 MicroVAX 3400. It looks like it would be fairly
easy to
replace with any 50-way ribbon cable with a male
connector and multiple
female connectors. The only problem is the connector to the front panel,
the
ribbon is split into two at the external connector and
goes into two
separate
halves of the back of the connector. Is it possible to
open up the back of
the
connector without damaging it?
I have since discovered that the connector in question is a Honda PCS-E50PM.
These seem to be hard to find in the UK, but I should be able to get one
from the USA if necessary. The question still stands
though, is it possible
to open up the back of the connector to replace the ribbon
cable, without
damaging the connector?
Thanks
Rob