Anyone identify this connector?

[GrahamHarrison]

Hi All - I wonder if anyone can identify this connector. It is a 51-way SM display ribbon connector on the main board of a Panasonic Lumix camera (LX100), and has lost its clamp bar. I would dearly like to replace it and get the camera working again. Any help appreciated.

 

[Harald Kapp]

Before soldering, You can try this hack.

• Insert the Cable: Carefully slide the ribbon cable into the FPC connector.
• Shim the Cable: Cut a tiny, thin piece of plastic (like from a piece of tape backing or a shim) to match the width of the ribbon cable.
• Wedge it in: Plac.e this shim on top of the ribbon cable inside the socket to force the cable pins against the board's metal contacts.
• Tape or Glue: Lay down a piece of masking tape over the top of the connection to hold the shim securely in place, or use a hot glue gun for a longer-lasting hold.

 

[hankins]

If you have seen the locking bar in place, you will have a good idea of its construction. Fabricating a locking bar from scratch is an option. Looks like components are not crowded which affords a little wiggle room for a clunkier bar. Perhaps cannibalize some springy wire from a non-working device. Function and clearance dictate design. Hobby shops sell springy, tough wire pieces for aircraft landing gear and such.

 

[narkeleptk]

Before soldering, You can try this hack.

• Insert the Cable: Carefully slide the ribbon cable into the FPC connector.
• Shim the Cable: Cut a tiny, thin piece of plastic (like from a piece of tape backing or a shim) to match the width of the ribbon cable.
• Wedge it in: Plac.e this shim on top of the ribbon cable inside the socket to force the cable pins against the board's metal contacts.
• Tape or Glue: Lay down a piece of masking tape over the top of the connection to hold the shim securely in place, or use a hot glue gun for a longer-lasting hold.

shim and hot glue or kapton tape is the way to go.

 

[GrahamHarrison]

Unfortunately, the contacts are on the upper side, so it would be difficult to get a shim under it

 

[ilianaboone]

Hi All - I wonder if anyone can identify this connector. It is a 51-way SM display ribbon connector on the main board of a Panasonic Lumix camera (LX100), and has lost its clamp bar. I would dearly like to replace it and get the camera working again. Any help appreciated.

51-pin FPC/FFC connector