Question Question about flex cables/ribbons

[VermilionNeko]

Hi

Just a quick question: can any laptop, regardless of make/model accept any brand of flex cable/ribbon? Providing of course that it's the correct number of pins/connectors? Like 4 pins, 5 pins, 10 etc.?

I've been having a helluva nightmare with my sister's laptop and these blasted fiddly ribbon connectors. And they've easily gotten flimsy and won't stay inserted. I've been trying to cut off the dud ends, using a scalpal to reveal more underneath, and then tried to add more support to the cable with electrical tape, but it's always all or nothing. It's either too thin that it comes out or too thick and won't go in. And the more I mess around with it, the more flimsy it becomes and the pins aren't connecting up.

The ribbons for this particular model are unavailable; I can't find them anywhere. The laptop is from 2016. So if I have to have the exact same ones, I'm screwed and can't get it up and running again. 🙁

Thanks

 

[beyondlogic]

Hi

Just a quick question: can any laptop, regardless of make/model accept any brand of flex cable/ribbon? Providing of course that it's the correct number of pins/connectors? Like 4 pins, 5 pins, 10 etc.?

I've been having a helluva nightmare with my sister's laptop and these blasted fiddly ribbon connectors. And they've easily gotten flimsy and won't stay inserted. I've been trying to cut off the dud ends, using a scalpal to reveal more underneath, and then tried to add more support to the cable with electrical tape, but it's always all or nothing. It's either too thin that it comes out or too thick and won't go in. And the more I mess around with it, the more flimsy it becomes and the pins aren't connecting up.

The ribbons for this particular model are unavailable; I can't find them anywhere. The laptop is from 2016. So if I have to have the exact same ones, I'm screwed and can't get it up and running again. 🙁

Thanks

there are certain models of cable that are backwards compatible.

what is the laptop model number

what ribbon cable are you trying to connect exactly ?

 

[VermilionNeko]

there are certain models of cable that are backwards compatible.

what is the laptop model number

what ribbon cable are you trying to connect exactly ?

I believe it's a Clevo W650RC. I've looked around for ages online, but apart from batteries and power packs, there's nothing for this specific model. The cable I need the most is the one for the power button, which is a 10 pin cable.

 

[beyondlogic]

I believe it's a Clevo W650RC. I've looked around for ages online, but apart from batteries and power packs, there's nothing for this specific model. The cable I need the most is the one for the power button, which is a 10 pin cable.

you may need to replace the board power button with the following

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004688860334.html

from what i can gather the boards of the button is w650rc the actual model of the laptop is called
W650RB
similar models
W650S W650SF W650SC

also shot in the dark you can try this below

it be handy to see what the cable also looks like to determine the pitch

which comes in 0.5/1/1.25mm

this explains it better in the description


https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Flexible-Ribbon-Player/dp/B07RWNYH59/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BORDS09OL255&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWGu_yzRtuSHj7gmLd-GG7f0Vh-_eMYy2S-tY5uBSwtqFvFOZQCoxO7u6kJ65LYC7QHa3nXdnAj7OsMXJN6sMlmHev2Pl9L-I9kI00nOcSopPyHumV-ZuPM3u7SozwY4YMLeW44nQJ0enbgIwHZndV6cH1CBwRRmbEogTe-1p-_Mw0afcAgBlLrKDYz-APHDnCTMJir8C8xvjl6SMEl8G7RT6GDuwS8lDR4jtsk9r_8.9luUiDOMvXxguzHiy3eQTM5Lh3uYU9JgEJHiiVLoHH4&dib_tag=se&keywords=10+pin+ribbon+cable+laptop&qid=1744506696&sprefix=10+pin+ribbon+cable+laptop,aps,74&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[VermilionNeko]

you may need to replace the board power button with the following

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004688860334.html

from what i can gather the boards of the button is w650rc the actual model of the laptop is called

similar models
W650S W650SF W650SC

also shot in the dark you can try this below

it be handy to see what the cable also looks like to determine the pitch

which comes in 0.5/1/1.25mm

this explains it better in the description


https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Flexible-Ribbon-Player/dp/B07RWNYH59/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BORDS09OL255&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWGu_yzRtuSHj7gmLd-GG7f0Vh-_eMYy2S-tY5uBSwtqFvFOZQCoxO7u6kJ65LYC7QHa3nXdnAj7OsMXJN6sMlmHev2Pl9L-I9kI00nOcSopPyHumV-ZuPM3u7SozwY4YMLeW44nQJ0enbgIwHZndV6cH1CBwRRmbEogTe-1p-_Mw0afcAgBlLrKDYz-APHDnCTMJir8C8xvjl6SMEl8G7RT6GDuwS8lDR4jtsk9r_8.9luUiDOMvXxguzHiy3eQTM5Lh3uYU9JgEJHiiVLoHH4&dib_tag=se&keywords=10+pin+ribbon+cable+laptop&qid=1744506696&sprefix=10+pin+ribbon+cable+laptop,aps,74&sr=8-3&th=1

Awesome. Thank you for the links. I didn't even think to check Amazon. So at least if I order some there, they should arrive fairly quickly with Prime.

I have cut ends of the original cable off as I tried to use a scalpal to expose the pins under the plastic. The ends keep getting flimsy that they're impossible to fit. I also tried re-enforcing them with some tape or paper, but didn't have any luck. But I think 150mm will be plenty. There's still length left despite clipping some of it off.

When I've seen similar models listed, I've always been unsure if they'll work. Like, will something from a W650SF work with the W650RC?

 

[VermilionNeko]

Probably would be good to replace that board. This isa a good option i just found quickly https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004688860334.html

Yeah, beyondlogic beat you to it. 😉 I'd rather replace the board as a last resort, if I can. But thanks for sharing.

 

[beyondlogic]

Awesome. Thank you for the links. I didn't even think to check Amazon. So at least if I order some there, they should arrive fairly quickly with Prime.

I have cut ends of the original cable off as I tried to use a scalpal to expose the pins under the plastic. The ends keep getting flimsy that they're impossible to fit. I also tried re-enforcing them with some tape or paper, but didn't have any luck. But I think 150mm will be plenty. There's still length left despite clipping some of it off.

When I've seen similar models listed, I've always been unsure if they'll work. Like, will something from a W650SF work with the W650RC?

it should what is important is the pitch of your cable.

in the description
on the amazon this is how you identify what the pitch is

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S...8fe64a905.__CR0,0,350,175_PT0_SX350_V1___.jpg

if unsure just get all 3. types which is safest bet.

from my knowledge of working on laptops models
W650S W650SF W650SC

power ribbon cable should work.

its not uncommon for manufacturers to use same parts for diffrent models to cut cost.

i have 3 lenovos all with same power button also the board was so similar i was able to get a ribbon cable to attach a hardrive which there was no documentation that it supports it as a upgrade but they left the connection on the board so i used it and it registered and worked.

used a ribbon cable from the drive from another lenovo model.

 

[VermilionNeko]

it should what is important is the pitch of your cable.

in the description
on the amazon this is how you identify what the pitch is

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S...8fe64a905.__CR0,0,350,175_PT0_SX350_V1___.jpg

if unsure just get all 3. types which is safest bet.

from my knowledge of working on laptops models
W650S W650SF W650SC

power ribbon cable should work.

its not uncommon for manufacturers to use same parts for diffrent models to cut cost.

i have 3 lenovos all with same power button also the board was so similar i was able to get a ribbon cable to attach a hardrive which there was no documentation that it supports it as a upgrade but they left the connection on the board so i used it and it registered and worked.

used a ribbon cable from the drive from another lenovo model.

Awesome. Thank you. 😊

And pitch - I see what you mean now. Hmm. I mean, would this be 1.25 or 1mm? 😅

https://imgur.com/a/Oq8ziS3

 

[beyondlogic]

Awesome. Thank you. 😊

And pitch - I see what you mean now. Hmm. I mean, would this be 1.25 or 1mm? 😅

https://imgur.com/a/Oq8ziS3

0.5 i think

this is better way to look at it

this is a 0.5 cable

https://media.rs-online.com/image/u...uto,w_710/c_pad,h_399,w_710/Y1792566-01?pgw=1

so the 10 pin in the amazon link should work. do not trim the cable down use as is .

 

[VermilionNeko]

0.5 i think

this is better way to look at it

this is a 0.5 cable

https://media.rs-online.com/image/u...uto,w_710/c_pad,h_399,w_710/Y1792566-01?pgw=1

so the 10 pin in the amazon link should work. do not trim the cable down use as is .

Great. Thanks again. You’ve been a great help. 😄 But don’t worry - I have no intentions of trying to modify it. It didn’t work for me. I’ll report back once I have it and tested it.

 

[beyondlogic]

Great. Thanks again. You’ve been a great help. 😄 But don’t worry - I have no intentions of trying to modify it. It didn’t work for me. I’ll report back once I have it and tested it.

thats fine good luck.