How To Fix Ribbon Cable. The ribbon cable has exposed metal connectors on one side and on the flip side of the ribbon cable the metal connectors are not exposed. We call this rubber material.

We call this rubber material. Align the connector with the cable so that the conductor marked with a colored strip on the ribbon cable is attached to pin 1 on the connector. Turn the soldering iron on and set it at a temperature of 375 degrees Celsius 700 Fahrenheit.
The locking tab will only move about 2 mm.
You can repair the ribbon cable by reseating it into position although you will have to open the PS2s case which voids the Sony warranty. Heres what you might try. Oct 5 2014. Can you solder ribbon cable.
