Re: [DML] Re: Craig Radio Flex Cable Repair

[Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx>]

No, not really, the most cost effective is to use the flexible wires I wrote
about a few days ago. Should be a permanent fix. This writing about
repairing the flex traces was based upon the only information I had read in
the archives or FAQ that told how to repair the display. In that case the
writer didn't say how to do it, he just said "do it." Since it was set in
stone as a what to do I did the how to do.

jtrealty@xxxx wrote:

> Unfortunatly you cannot consider your method a "repair". Unless you
> seal the cassette door so you cannot insert a tape (thereby deleting
> the cassette player) the fix cannot last. No matter how expert you are
> at soldering one of two things will happen. Either the solder will
> crack at the flex or the traces will break alongside your repair. The
> only "cure" is to either replace and reroute the flex or make up a
> multi ribbon cable to replace it. Probably the most cost effective way
> around is to just replace the radio with either the ASI or something
> better. That still leaves the question of what to do with the clock.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx> wrote:
> > If you no longer plan to play tapes and just want your display
> working,
> > here are a few tips. First of all, as everyone cautions, you must
> be
> > able to solder well above average. The traces are close together
>
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