Control 24 maintenance issue

[Natural Sound]

There are 2 constant issues that I have with the older Control 24.

1- the monitor section seems to need their ribbon cables reseated on a fairly regular basis. Especially when the temperature changes. Maybe it's because they hang upside down? Any advice to keep them tightly in place?

2- To get to those ribbon cables, I need to take the back off. When I do so, the AUX ribbon cable is so short that I need to disconnect it. I'm not sure if this cable can disconnect from the circuit board mounted on the back cover. (seems very tight) but it comes off quite easily from the other end which is deep into the body of the board. Subsequently it's almost impossible to put the cable back on as there is just not quite enough slack.
Is there a longer cable that can be used ? (or does this cable disconnect from the back cover side?)

thank you

[Lizardpoint]

Originally Posted by Natural Sound

There are 2 constant issues that I have with the older Control 24.

1- the monitor section seems to need their ribbon cables reseated on a fairly regular basis. Especially when the temperature changes. Maybe it's because they hang upside down? Any advice to keep them tightly in place?

2- To get to those ribbon cables, I need to take the back off. When I do so, the AUX ribbon cable is so short that I need to disconnect it.
Is there a longer cable that can be used ? (or does this cable disconnect from the back cover side?)

Hey Natural Sound,

1. When I replaced my Audio board, every connector had hot melt glue holding it in place. This might be a good option for you. A dab of hot melt glue on either side of the ribbon connector once they are properly seated will make sure they never move again.

2. I don't remember this problem when I opened my unit so I can only assume that it must disconnect from the rear panel somehow. Do you have the "Control 24 teardown" pdf?

Hope this helps,

Lizardpoint

[Kenmillerjr]

Lizardpoint-

Where can I get that PDF?

[Natural Sound]

Thanks, I was thinking about the hot glue possibility. I have a gun, so that will be an easy experiment.
Don't know about the teardown PDF. Where do we find that?
That may also be an answer to another post regarding the removal of the armrest.

[Lizardpoint]

Hey Natural Sound,
I sent you an email via your site looking for an address to send the info to...

Cheers

Lizardpoint

[Isengard ent]

Originally Posted by Natural Sound

There are 2 constant issues that I have with the older Control 24.

1- the monitor section seems to need their ribbon cables reseated on a fairly regular basis. Especially when the temperature changes. Maybe it's because they hang upside down? Any advice to keep them tightly in place?

2- To get to those ribbon cables, I need to take the back off. When I do so, the AUX ribbon cable is so short that I need to disconnect it. I'm not sure if this cable can disconnect from the circuit board mounted on the back cover. (seems very tight) but it comes off quite easily from the other end which is deep into the body of the board. Subsequently it's almost impossible to put the cable back on as there is just not quite enough slack.
Is there a longer cable that can be used ? (or does this cable disconnect from the back cover side?)

thank you

Hot glue there is a youtube video describing this in detail I remeber the part about the short ribbon just type in control 24 repairs are control 24 problems

[Natural Sound]

@lizardpoint - I sent you an email

@Isengard ent - Thanks, I just spent about an hour at Youtube following your search suggestions once I deciphered your instructions. (don't be in such a hurry- hooom) Couldn't find anything useful. Maybe the video was removed, or I'm doing something wrong.
The only video I saw with the Control24 opened up was one regarding replacing the power supply ribbon harness, but this had the board upside down and already dismantled from the bottom.
But I would love to see the hot glue vid, if anyone runs across it.

[Dominion28]

Lizardpoint - any chance of a copy of this email? shadowsound(at)live(dot)com ?

[RJW1982]

"Control 24 teardown" pdf

What is this... and how do I get a copy??