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Apple Lisa Hard Drive Connector Replacement

Apple Lisa Hard Drive Connector Replacement Troubleshooting 4 posts Sep 17, 2015 — Sep 17, 2015
Hello, I was trying to fish the 26 pin header through the back of my Lisa, so that I could connect an Apple Lisa 2/10(XL) External Widget Port Adapter. Unfortunately, I cut the cable close to the header on some of the metal. I want to replace the connector with a new one, so that it is placed after the cut cable. Although, I don't know how to determine which pin is number one when I replace the header. Can you guys give me some advice how to replace the header.  I also borrowed one of the forum members photo for this question. Hopefully, that is not a problem. post-894-0-82434600-1430663533.jpg$_1.JPG

You'd save yourself a lot of grief by repairing the existing ribbon cable - strip back the broken wire(s) and resolder with a single piece of ribbon cable, then insulate

Well unfortunately, the cut was right next to the connector. I tried to remove the connector to fix the cut, but the connector broke in the process. I was hoping someone could clue me into how to replace it.

Best solution then would be to buy a repalcement connector and crimp it on. They are fairly common and cost a few dollars.

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