Where can I buy the black plastic clip that keeps the keyboard attachment ribbon

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gudthing

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Where can I buy the black plastic clip that keeps the keyboard attachment ribbon attached to the motherboard? I seem to have lost it (de-assembled laptop a good 3months ago) and I have no idea where it's gone. Does anyone know anywhere that would sell it? Or a solution? Since it wont stay in place... I noticed there is a 'spare' clip on the motherboard (look at picture) but I have no idea if its even possible to remove it without snapping it off. Please look at the pictures fora better understanding, thanks! Photo 2014-06-27 06.38.48 pm.jpg

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TheGeeza

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Not sure you can buy parts like that. You could maybe look for old circuit boards with similar clips on them to salvage from :)
You might be able to tape it down with electrical tape although I doubt that would offer a reliable connection.
 
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gudthing

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TheGeeza said:
Not sure you can buy parts like that. You could maybe look for old circuit boards with similar clips on them to salvage from :)
You might be able to tape it down with electrical tape although I doubt that would offer a reliable connection.
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Thanks for the reply. Mmmm as expected, do you know if the clips 'naturally' come out with a bit of force? Since there is a spare one on the netbook but I dont want to break another :)!
 
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do you know if the clips 'naturally' come out with a bit of force?
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They do just pop out with a bit of force. Just be careful not to snap it. They are VERY fragile. :)
 
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gudthing

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TheGeeza said:
They do just pop out with a bit of force. Just be careful not to snap it. They are VERY fragile. :)
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I felt a bit nervous doing so I had a nice strong belgian beer and re-attempted it.... IT WORKED :). Now time to put the thing together :)!
 
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PokerFace said:
I like your style :hammer:
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Hehe, tbh I've been avoiding the re-assembly for months so it was a bit of an all or nothing situation. I had another Duvel in the fringe incase things went wrong, but it all went perfectly, so I'll save that for another night :D
 
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gudthing said:
Hehe, tbh I've been avoiding the re-assembly for months so it was a bit of an all or nothing situation. I had another Duvel in the fringe incase things went wrong, but it all went perfectly, so I'll save that for another night :D
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Awesome, thank god for duvel :sorcerer:
 
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