jsforder Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 Hi, Whilst installing my brand new 75c board I have managed to break the zif screen connector latch, I contacted Evolv who were very helpful, NOT, they gave me a link to purchase a new board. They also said it was impossible to repair. I know that is total rubbish as the zif connectors dont just magically appear on the boards. I have looked at other topics on here and searched for the part number but I am unable to find the connector in stock anywhere. Would any bottom 8 pin zif connector work as long as it has a 0.5mm pitch and the contacts on the bottom?
retird Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 All the components are placed on the board by a pick-and-place machine and are not hand soldered.... as I understand it.... I have, over the past 9 years, noticed that the Evolv folks are pretty straight shooters. 😊
jsforder Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Posted February 17, 2020 well if ive got to get a new board then i might as well have a go at fixing this one, will post up the results.
jsforder Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Posted February 26, 2020 Unfortunately, I have to report that Evolv are talking absolute rubbish, it was an easy repair that took about 20 minutes. RS online sell the zif connectors for less than £5 for 10 and they are easy to install. 3
Wayneo Posted February 26, 2020 Report Posted February 26, 2020 Excellent. What part number did you go with?
jsforder Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Posted February 26, 2020 This is what I got, it's definitely worth a shot giving if a go rather than throwing the board away.
Wayneo Posted February 26, 2020 Report Posted February 26, 2020 Thanks. Haven't busted one, but this info is good for others that need it.
jsforder Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Posted February 26, 2020 Definitely, I wonder how many people have thrown boards away after contacting evolv and being told there is no way to fix it. To be honest, I was a little disappointed in their response but never mind, it's fixed now and I've got 9 spares.
Shock Posted October 30, 2020 Report Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) I had same problem with paranormal used by my friend.I simply used foamy sponge, cut it to size and put it on contacts.Then i fastened screen on top with few screws.Screen lightly pressed foamy sponge on contacts, and everything is operational.He is using Paranormal with no problems at all for 4 months now. Edited October 30, 2020 by Shock
mithril Posted December 13, 2021 Report Posted December 13, 2021 On 2/26/2020 at 9:25 PM, jsforder said: This is what I got, it's definitely worth a shot giving if a go rather than throwing the board away. Do you know if this is the same connector as the one used in the DNA 60 board?
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