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Nx500 screen ribbon broken

Started Oct 8, 2018 | Discussions
DomG New Member • Posts: 2
Nx500 screen ribbon broken
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Hi,

The screen was hanging loose and the ribbon that linked the screen to the camera broke. Do you think it can be fixed ?

Thanks

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hugovlennart Regular Member • Posts: 151
Re: Nx500 screen ribbon broken
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I dont think so. If you have the tools you could open the camera detech the riben of the motherboard and buy one ebay. I wouldnt do its going propaly woid your guaranty

otto k Senior Member • Posts: 2,252
Re: Nx500 screen ribbon broken
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You have two problems: screen hanging loose and broken ribbon cable.

Depending on the exact type maybe the ribbon can be replaced or you need a display with ribbon (since they usually cannot be removed from the display). I would have to check but I'm not near my computer for the rest of the day. Bigger issue is hanging screen as that suggests a mechanical failure that most likely requires a complete part replacement. If you go that way you might as well replace the screen too.

I have a service manual somewhere and IIRC the disassembly is not super complex but you may have more luck if some generic phone repair shop does it for you (you just provide the spare parts).

I would first check the prices on required parts.

Edit - good people at ifixit to the rescue!

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+NX500+Screen+Assembly+Replacement/72002

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OP DomG New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Nx500 screen ribbon broken

Hi thanks for the replies

I dont know where to get a new ribbon to replace it. The camera is not on guarantee anymore its been 3 years now.

otto k Senior Member • Posts: 2,252
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Samsungparts might have it. It seems that the black ribbon cable is a separate item from the LCD which is a good thing.

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CraigVMN Contributing Member • Posts: 808
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There are several videos about taking apart & reassembling, you should invest in a cell phone repair kit and small screw driver set. I had to replace an internal part of my 500 and with the video guidance was able to do so. You should be comfortable with such a task, and of course finding the part is key. Maybe look on ebay for someone selling a dead camera for parts?

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Sunscreen Junior Member • Posts: 30
Re: Nx500 screen ribbon broken

If you're located in North America, try calling the Samsung repair centre: 1-310-669-4334.  Best of luck.

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