iMac G4: Reattaching a disconnected cable

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iMac G4: Reattaching a disconnected cable

Hi Guys!
I have been given a 17" G4 iMac 700 Mhz. The guy who gave it to me advised that he hasn't used it & doesn't know if it still works...
After having opened it up I saw that the cable labelled TMSD has come un-attached from the logic board.
Just wondering how to re-attach the **** thing... Is it a solder job? Any online walkthroughs would be appreciated.

Regards,
Ben.

1GHz G4 iMac Dual USB, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Aug 21, 2006 8:39 AM

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Answer 1

macbike

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Aug 21, 2006 10:51 AM in response to Ben Toms

How does the plug connector look like, like this one?
This would be the video cable, in the later models it's just bond to its place. Or it could be for Airport, a simple plug-in connector.

Mac mini G4 1,42/512/80, PowerBook G4 12" 1,5/1,25/80 + 23" ACD Mac OS X (10.4.7) as well as iMac G4 17" 1,25/2/320, PM G3 DT 500/576/20 + 17" Syncmaster 710T

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Ben Toms Author

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Aug 21, 2006 11:25 AM in response to macbike

'fraid not.

the insides of this mac are as in the 3rd image here: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/iMacg4/imacg4takeapart.html

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Ben Toms Author

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Aug 22, 2006 4:37 AM in response to Ben Toms

Well I turned the Mac on & was greeted by an all white screen, guess it is the Video Cable then.

Hmmm... anyone know how easy it is to re-bond this to the logic board?

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mrtotes

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Aug 22, 2006 6:51 AM in response to Ben Toms

Ben,

In this photo you can see the video connector (which is a varient of TDMS).

The white strip next to the small metal connector is one of two foam pads that are used to hold a black plastic clip over the connector.

I had the logic board replaced on one of my iMacs and the Apple Authorised Service Provider never replaced those foam pads. The black clip is now loose on that machine but I never have any issues with it. So I would suggest that it's not an issue.

The actual video connector is very delicate and fine but should just push in okay.

regards

mrtotes

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Ben Toms Author

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Sep 7, 2006 2:17 AM in response to mrtotes

Hi guys,
The cable is attached as below:

(Click to enlarge) (thanks to mrtotes for hosting it for me!)
It is the cable labelled "E"
Anyone reattached one of these?
1GHz G4 iMac Dual USB Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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Ben Toms Author

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Oct 13, 2006 4:14 AM in response to Ben Toms

bump

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mrtotes

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Oct 13, 2006 12:50 PM in response to Ben Toms

Ben,

My experience of these connectors is that they just push in like any other and then the plastic cover sticks over the top.

mrtotes

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pdvdg

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Oct 23, 2006 1:14 AM in response to mrtotes

While installing a new hard drive, I broke off the video cable connector on the logic board. Is there anyway to re-attach (solder?) this connector?

iMac 17" flat screen Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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mrtotes

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Oct 23, 2006 4:12 PM in response to pdvdg

If you are a very experienced solderer then I'd guess it'd still be difficult.

An AASP will just replace the logic board.

mrtotes

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