Black ribbon data cable to camera connection

[Kimbr0]

The tiny plastic piece that snaps (holds down) the data cable to the camera board of my P2V+ became mishapen during a recent repair, so it is doesn't fit anymore. Anybody have any suggestions to remedy this? Could I use a hot glue gun on this cable?

 

[jiminyfixit]

The tiny plastic piece that snaps (holds down) the data cable to the camera board of my P2V+ became mishapen during a recent repair, so it is doesn't fit anymore. Anybody have any suggestions to remedy this? Could I use a hot glue gun on this cable?

I highly recommend NOT using a glue gun or any adhesives around these circuit boards. I come across this a lot, as I buy used, non-working P2V+ cameras, that I repair, several of which have been damaged by DIYer's who haven't looked at a uTube video before attempting a ribbon cable replacement. I HAVE been able to replace missing or damaged clips, providing the connector they fit into isn't damaged. I save my non-working circuit boards for this very purpose. Which board is it? Roll or pitch? They are both identical in appearance but have been factory programmed for their specific function.

Jim

 

[Kimbr0]

Thanks Jim. I believe it is pitch, as it is the board on the back of the camera. I'm not getting any sort of connection from the gimbal/camera/WiFi so I think the new cable is bad. I did watch YouTube videos before and during install but I imagine it takes some practice. So, how do I get this little part? Mine doesn't fit.
I'll attach a pic

 

[Kimbr0]

I highly recommend NOT using a glue gun or any adhesives around these circuit boards. I come across this a lot, as I buy used, non-working P2V+ cameras, that I repair, several of which have been damaged by DIYer's who haven't looked at a uTube video before attempting a ribbon cable replacement. I HAVE been able to replace missing or damaged clips, providing the connector they fit into isn't damaged. I save my non-working circuit boards for this very purpose. Which board is it? Roll or pitch? They are both identical in appearance but have been factory programmed for their specific function.

Jim

 

[Kimbr0]

 

[Rockdweller]

Did you ever figure this out? I bought one on ebay that has the little lock tab missing and the ribbon connection want stay in place.

 

[Kimbr0]

Did you ever figure this out? I bought one on ebay that has the little lock tab missing and the ribbon connection want stay in place.

No. I was waiting for Jim's input but I guess he's an ***-HOLE. I am working on a workaround but am using a gopro interim. So they shipped it like that?

 

[Rockdweller]

I bought it "used and as is" so I expected it not to be perfect. I thought it just had a broken ribbon cable but then I seen I couldn't fasten it to the camera. I've since took it apart and selling the individual pieces on ebay.

 

[hunch]

if you need the camera module let me know. have like 20 of them in perfect condition.