lcd - How do I fix the cable connector to my laptop(horixontal/vertical lines)?

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2014-07
  • unableToCompile

    I have an Alienware m14x and have gotten vertical and horizontal lines all over the screen. In the past I was able to twist, bend, and push in certain spots on the screen to fix it (mostly). Now its gone too far.

    I disassembled the LCD screen and searched a piece. Here is what the tag says:

    COXIAL CABLE-1 /N 1422-0007000 WANSHIH 12/03/26

    I Googled it and here are some images

    This here is a picture of my laptop (partially disassembled):

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    I was wondering how should i continue disassembling it to fix the cable. I was told I have to tighten some pieces (cable). I just don't know what to do from this point on.

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  • Axxmasterr

    I have a ribbon cable that is not labeled and does not have a notch to prevent it from being installed backwards. How can I identify which pin is #1 on the connector?


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  • sangretu

    Pin 1 on a ribbon cable (the cable itself, not the terminators) is usually colored differently than the other pins - often red.

  • JCCyC

    See which edge of the cable (the cable, not the connector) is painted.

  • Pierre-Luc Simard

    Usually flat cable has one of it strand with a colored strips (usually red). So pin #1 will be on that side. if the pins are not lined up in the connector it will be the one the furthest to the side.

  • Kells

    Im not sure why sangretus response is doing so well. According to your post the ribbon is not marked. Additionally, the cable is just a wire so "wire #1" is arbitrary.

    On the motherboard side osij2is is correct, they should have a #1 printed next to the terminal. On the other side your hardware user manual should help you determine where pin #1 is.

  • DHayes

    You could use a multimeter to identify it, and the label/mark it for future use.