PRS-505 Help, I've torn my ribbon cable replacing the battery on my 505!

[chumbucket]

Anybody know the part number or the details on the small ribbon cable that curls up when you pull the board out of the case?
Do I need to order the keypad? How much of a pin in the *ss is it to replace? I ripped it trying to put it back together after changing out the battery.

[db100]

Read service manual:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...4&d=1215812429

Or call Sony direct parts @ (800)488-7669. You can order over phone or online at:

https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ec.../web/index.jsp

[melhall]

erm, i can't see the details in teh docs.. any chance of a hand? As i've just done exactly the same damn thing|!

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by melhall

erm, i can't see the details in teh docs.. any chance of a hand? As i've just done exactly the same damn thing|!

It's a PDF document, just keep clicking on the button to enlarge the document in whatever viewer you're using, usually Ctrl and +, either Adobe or Foxit it quite good also.

[JSWolf]

The thread is almost 2 years old and the OP has moved on to a T1.

Nothing to see here. Please move along.

[Ripplinger]

Yes, but melhall now has done the same thing to his 505 reader and was asking for help viewing the documents originally posted, his post is from today.

[nofish]

I know this thread is old, sorry for bumping, but as I have the same problem (torn ribbon cable replacing battery on my 505) and this thread popped up on a search, maybe it helps future searchers:

According to service manual, the ribbon cable is called KEY flexible board, and it seems the only way to solve it is to get a new case, X-2187-670-1 CASE SC ASSY (for SILVER) (including KEY flexible board), in my case.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by nofish

I know this thread is old, sorry for bumping, but as I have the same problem (torn ribbon cable replacing battery on my 505) and this thread popped up on a search, maybe it helps future searchers:

According to service manual, the ribbon cable is called KEY flexible board, and it seems the only way to solve it is to get a new case, X-2187-670-1 CASE SC ASSY (for SILVER) (including KEY flexible board), in my case.

In your case,it's time to give up your old Sony and get a new Reader. Trying to find the parts needed to fix your 505is not worth the time and hassle. Just go get a Kobo and enjoy reading.

[rkomar]

I don't know. I bought and installed a new battery in mine, and I'm well pleased that I did. Of course, the display and performance doesn't match up to any modern device, but the device itself is so retro cool that I would have felt bad about not using it anymore. It's nothing like today's touch devices, and it's kind of fun experiencing it again.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rkomar

I don't know. I bought and installed a new battery in mine, and I'm well pleased that I did. Of course, the display and performance doesn't match up to any modern device, but the device itself is so retro cool that I would have felt bad about not using it anymore. It's nothing like today's touch devices, and it's kind of fun experiencing it again.

I don't know where @nofish lives, but if he lives in the USA, he can get a Kobo Aura 2 Walmart edition for about $70. I had a look on eBay and to buy another 505 is going ot cost around $30 and then you have to add in hipping. I have no idea where to get the parts he needs to fix his 505. I did a good search and nothing came up to buy the parts.

It's not worth the cost to buy another 505. You can get a much better Reader for not that much more. And then there are even better readers then the Aura 2. Right not, Walmart has the Kobo Clara HD on sale for $99.96.

[nofish]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

In your case,it's time to give up your old Sony and get a new Reader. Trying to find the parts needed to fix your 505is not worth the time and hassle. Just go get a Kobo and enjoy reading.

Thanks for the advice but well, I don't think so.
I didn't pay anything for the 505 because I was given it from someone who no longer used it.
So if I find a cheap broken one on ebay to replace the case that's totally fine I think.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by nofish

Thanks for the advice but well, I don't think so.
I didn't pay anything for the 505 because I was given it from someone who no longer used it.
So if I find a cheap broken one on ebay to replace the case that's totally fine I think.

It's a waste of money. The 505 is really obsolete and slow. It either is really slow when dealing with high-res image or it reboots. It was never designed with enough resources to handle high-res images.


The only 505 I can find on US eBay (for parts with a broken screen) will cost about $40 (with shipping). Honestly, it's not even worth looking for a borken 505 to use to try to fix the one you have.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's a waste of money. The 505 is really obsolete and slow. It either is really slow when dealing with high-res image or it reboots. It was never designed with enough resources to handle high-res images.

The only 505 I can find on US eBay (for parts with a broken screen) will cost about $40 (with shipping). Honestly, it's not even worth looking for a borken 505 to use to try to fix the one you have.

Check out Shop Goodwill. Sony PRS-505's are a "dime a dozen" there. They're nice, classic readers. I can see why someone would want to restore one.

[Hemmi]

Yes, they are all over Shopgoodwill.com and can be had for around $20 or less if the right auction comes along.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Hemmi

Yes, they are all over Shopgoodwill.com and can be had for around $20 or less if the right auction comes along.

Many times you'll find a group of eReaders in "as is" condition (most have worked). I think one time I got three PRS-505s so I could get another Sony that was bundled with them. Usually the price and shipping won't be much higher than buying one.