identify tablet (power/volume) switch

[joeci]

hello, i need to identify a tablet (fusion5 tablet) power and volume switch but am no expert. i think its called a membrane switch but still I'm having problems on how and where i can find a replacement part.

hopefully its a general component

any help would be greatly appreciated and will gladly send you a payment on paypal for any help


with this post one can find a photo of it


thanks

 

[Inquisitive]

Welcome to ETO

Does the switch work but the attached ribbon is broken?

 

[joeci]

thanks for the fast reply yes the ribbon is broken(therefore it does not work) and that's why i need a replacement. thanks

 

[Inquisitive]

Wonder if it would be easier to replace the ribbon?

 

[joeci]

thanks for the message. i think the ribbon goes trough and from all the switches/bottons (not just the protruding part - which is snapped)

an idea would be to maybe add to/extend the existing ribbon but given that its very small, would that be even possible?

 

[Ian Rogers]

What make... It looks like nexus power switch..

 

[joeci]

its for a 10.6" Fusion5 108 Octa Core Android Tablet, thanks

 

[Ian Rogers]

No listings.... You will have to find out what bit they use.. Look at nokia and nexus tablet switches.. You will need to replace the harness..

 

[joeci]

"You will have to find out what bit they use" - can you elaborate pls? thx

 

[Ian Rogers]

Take your harness off your tablet... Browse ebay or Banggood to see if you can find a match

 

[joeci]

sorry for the stupid question, but whats a tablet harness?

 

[AnalogKid]

What you have is snap-disc switches on a rigid-flex circuit. Each switch is a stamped dome made of very thin spring steel and plated, then soldered onto the board over a contact pattern. The board/flex cable is 100% custom designed and fabricated.

If you are sure the flex has failed you can scrape away the plastic film around the break and attempt a repair, but the odds of success are extremely low. The copper trace is very thin; that's why it can flex.

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[Ian Rogers]

This is a Nexus tablet ribbon

This is an ipad one..

 

[joeci]

thanks for all the info, very appreciate that.

so the odds of finding a replacement is pretty dim if its custom made, unless i can find a used one from the same tablet.

the part where the ribbon is inserted (on the tablet) contains 4 contacts going to the board. if i short the contacts then the power and volume works.

how possible it is to fabricate such a ribbon? i mean, is it something that a diy can do or one needs equipment? even if its a simple ribbon with just 1 switch (the power switch) would be enough. thanks

note: i found one which resembles the one i need, however its not an exact match and the buttons are spaced differently: **broken link removed**

 

[Inquisitive]

How about this one?

https://www.actablet.com/replacemen...-108-106-inch-octa-core-tablet-pc_p24638.html

 

[joeci]

great thanks! that's it! send me your paypal so i can send you something to buy a beer on me

 

[Inquisitive]

Thanks for the thought. The thank you is enough for me. Wish you the best on your repair. This is what ETO is all about we are here to help.

 

[Inquisitive]

Let us know if your repair is a success. Keep us posted.

 

[joeci]

Thanks a lot