Asus Mini-PC ribbon cable came loose. How do I reconnect it? | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

robust siren May 23, 2025, 10:52 AM

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Help! I was replacing the ram in my mini-pc and the ribbon cable connecting the motherboard came loose. How do I reconnect it?

prime python May 23, 2025, 10:52 AM

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i dono you plug it back in?

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you just insert the cable and then press down on the brown part this way

robust siren May 23, 2025, 10:54 AM

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That’s what I thought too but I can’t for my life figure out how it’s supposed to fit and I’m scared of damaging the pins

prime python May 23, 2025, 10:54 AM

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the pins are very hard to damage but the ribbon cable itself is semi easy to rip

robust siren May 23, 2025, 10:59 AM

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I think I need for find a YouTube video of someone doing it, cause whatever I’m doing feels wrong

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