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Old 12-20-2011, 01:08 PM   #4
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That "gizmo" is a flexible printed circuit.

FPCs can be either single or double sided and are made by etching the pattern on the layer of copper film bonded to a dielectric basefilm.

A hole in the film will break the circuit and the repair, while possible, is very tedious.

The best solution if a new replacement source is not available is to secure a damaged unit that can be used for parts and get a cable from it.



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