need RIB repaired

Donnie5063 · Post by **Donnie5063** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:43 pm

on my RIB one of the pin on the 25pin side has broke off

how easy should that be to fix or should i get someone else to repair it that knows what they are doing for sure? Thanks, Donnie

kcbooboo · Post by **kcbooboo** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:35 pm

It should be quite easy to replace. I'd suspect it's just a right-angle DB25M connector that might cost $2 or so from Mouser or Jameco.

As long as the person doing the job is careful and removes all the solder from the holes (a vacuum desoldering tool would work well), they could probably get the old one out intact. If not, the leads could all be cut off the connector, then pulled out individually. Would probably take less than half an hour.

Bob M.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:29 pm

Which brand of RIB is it? Or is it a Moto original?

Either way if your not confident in repairing it or don't have someone local that can do it i could help, desoldering ain't a problem here!

jackhackett · Post by **jackhackett** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:30 pm

Which pin is broken off? There are a lot of unused pins on that connector, if it's one of those you can just leave it. I think there's a rib schematic on the batlabs site, you can check to see if the missing pin is used.

Donnie5063 · Post by **Donnie5063** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:24 pm

yes it is an original Moto RIB, its pin #1 on the 25 side which is very important! i may get back to you on fixing this. what would a rough figure be on repairing this. thanks for the help!!

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:30 pm

That connector is mounted to the board on some RIBs, or on a ribon cable in the others. I can repair most RIBs, even aftermarket ones.

RFguy · Post by **RFguy** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:28 pm

A post like this always brings Monty to mind. He was one of the first to chime in on a RIB repair issue.
We are still thinking (and missing) you Monty.