Pro tip: a drop of super glue fixed a cracked ribbon cable connector on a PS4

The latch was broken and the cable wouldn't seat. I put a tiny dot of glue on the side of the connector to hold the cable in place, let it cure for 5 minutes, and it's been working for 3 weeks now. Anyone have a better fix for this besides replacing the whole port?

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emery_hall27d ago

Wait, you're using super glue on electronics? That seems risky.

wilson.anthony27d ago

Ever think it would wreck the board? I used to avoid it like the plague. Then I saw a repair tech use a tiny drop to secure a loose USB port. The key is using the gel kind, not the runny stuff, and keeping it far from any contacts. It fixed my old laptop hinge for good.

grace_bailey343d ago

Totally get where you're coming from about it wrecking the board. I had the same fear forever. But seeing that tip about the gel kind, not the runny stuff, is what made me try it. I used a tiny bit on a wobbly headphone jack and it's been solid for months now. You really have to be careful, but it can save a device you thought was done for. What else have you fixed with it?