Hp Pavillion g7 female power button motherboard connection broke off

Dylan0g

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Mar 31, 2013
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So the title sums it up I was cleaning out the laptop and the female power button connector on the motherboard broke off and I need help as soon as possible thank you all in advance I can post pictures if needed
 
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Wow, ouch, that's not what I was thinking... There are reports of people simply taping the ribbon cable in place in that situation although I personally would at least like to see a wedge (of paper or...) or some other method of ensuring the cable stay in place with good contact. Tape or hot glue have been used in the past successfully as options. I don't think I would recommend replacement (unless you're a soldering wiz) due to the proximity of other components there. Alternatively, you could simply purchase an identical motherboard (the more expensive yet easier way out).
Hope it helps

Dylan0g

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Mar 31, 2013
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Wow, ouch, that's not what I was thinking... There are reports of people simply taping the ribbon cable in place in that situation although I personally would at least like to see a wedge (of paper or...) or some other method of ensuring the cable stay in place with good contact. Tape or hot glue have been used in the past successfully as options. I don't think I would recommend replacement (unless you're a soldering wiz) due to the proximity of other components there. Alternatively, you could simply purchase an identical motherboard (the more expensive yet easier way out).
Hope it helps
 
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