ribbon cables

From: Asimov (Asimov_at_-removethis-bbs.juxtaposition.dynip.com)
Date: 07/31/04 

Date: Friday, 30 Jul 2004 22:58:58 -500

"Markgengine" bravely wrote to "All" (30 Jul 04 20:05:08)
 --- on the heady topic of "ribbon cables"

 Ma> From: markgengine@aol.com (Markgengine)

 Ma> Hi all,
 Ma> I have a HP A0 plotter that needs a repair to the ribbon/membrane
 Ma> connector that contacts the print head cartridges. Some breaks in the
 Ma> track due to corrosion/stress at the point where the gold plated
 Ma> portion interfaces with the rest of the covered ribbon.
 Ma> I have tried scraping away the covering and cleaning the area and then
 Ma> applying "circuit works" conductive(silver)paint without success.
 Ma> Tracks are really to fine even for the micro-tip pen.this is really
 Ma> microscope work. Original cable is no longer available.
 Ma> Has anybody any ideas ?
 Ma> Cheers,
 Ma> Mark

Have you tried using a syringe instead? I think these are easily
available at the pharmacy or if you state the purpose clearly.
Other than this I can only think of replacing it with actual wires.

 A*s*i*m*o*v

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