Loose internal connetor on MPC-2000XL; how should I repair?

Hello,
I've had this loose connector issue for long time, but it got worse. I used to put a thin paper to make a bit secure. Also I used tiny silicone band to put a bit of pressure (you might laugh at the pic)




I know that the problem is simply the loose contact, and I should replace the MOLEX connector. Does any one here know which parts I need to get, and how it can be replaced?

I'd try to bend the pins a bit down to try and make the contacts have better hold.

It is odd that it is acting like that though.

Simplest thing to do would be to crazy glue it in as it isn't likely that I'd estimate you would need to disconnect that contact board for any given reason.

I removed all the 13-pins and gently pressed each pins to tighten the each pins;

Then I reinstalled the pins to MOLEX case as before (make sure that pin order is correct), and inserted it to the connector. It now works fine (all the 8 buttons and LEDs are now working)!
Using glue on MOLEX connector is absolutely not a good idea...

congrats and thumbs up. You found the root of the problem and fixed it. Although I like creative workaround hacks, the way you fixed it seem to be the only 'correct' solution.

peace

peterpiper wrote:congrats and thumbs up. You found the root of the problem and fixed it. Although I like creative workaround hacks, the way you fixed it seem to be the only 'correct' solution.
peace

I do like "creative workaround hacks", but I would not apply it, if it is not reversible.