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Detach display board ribbon cable on 34401a from the connector on main PCB?
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DefinitelyNotLarryEllison:
I'm trying to detach the front panel/display board from the main PCB in my 34401a. Does anyone know the correct technique for getting that ribbon cable out of the connector/header without destroying my meter?

I've read the disassembly "instructions" in the repair manual, but they are completely unhelpful. There's even instruction on the inside of the meter that says something like "Push Down." But everything I've tried completely feels like I'm going to break something.

I've searched these forums and the internet in general, but come up empty.

BTW, I'm already quite certain it's something really stupid and totally obvious to everyone but me...
mr.fabe:
Try this as your lightly pulling out the cable...



NoisyBoy:
Exactly, push down on the tab firmly (if you push too lightly, it would appear as if it is not a push tab), it will release the cable. 

Same process to reconnect, good luck.


--- Quote from: mr.fabe on March 04, 2019, 02:35:30 am ---Try this as your lightly pulling out the cable...

--- End quote ---
mr.fabe:
A view from the side...

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DefinitelyNotLarryEllison:
Thanks to you both - I'll give it a(nother) shot!

This is exactly one of the things I had initially tried, but the PCB was flexing mightily and I started to get very nervous... Maybe I should try supporting it from the bottom as I push from the top.

Thanks again.
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