Re: [DML] Re: Craig Radio Flex Cable Repair

[Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx>]

Hi Dave, guess I wasn't clear enough, this was for those who no longer wish
to play tapes but want the display to work and it's based upon the only
"repair" information I found under FAQ or tech section or wherever. It said
"do it" but didn't say how, this is the how. I don't advocate it, go back a
few days and find my post about the flexible wires that should be a permanent
fix, that's what I suggest. I have the wire, I have the knowhow and I have
the technique, my attempt was to share. That one is to be written up, with
pictures, to be posted on the site. Wait for it.

jtrealty@xxxx wrote:

> Unfortunatly you cannot consider your method a "repair". Unless you
> seal the cassette door so you cannot insert a tape (thereby deleting
> the cassette player) the fix cannot last. No matter how expert you are
> at soldering one of two things will happen. Either the solder will
> crack at the flex or the traces will break alongside your repair. The
> only "cure" is to either replace and reroute the flex or make up a
> multi ribbon cable to replace it. Probably the most cost effective way
> around is to just replace the radio with either the ASI or something
> better. That still leaves the question of what to do with the clock.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx> wrote:
> > If you no longer plan to play tapes and just want your display
> working,
> > here are a few tips. First of all, as everyone cautions, you must
> be
> > able to solder well above average. The traces are close together
>
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