How to: missing LCD segments repair on Ricoh GR1

OndrejP_SK said:

Hey guys,

I had the oportunity to work on another GR1. This time I tried just replacing the 3M tape only on the connection between the main PCB and the ribbon cable.
It was a mess, the carbon traces stayed on the main PCB, but I succeeded repairing the ribbon using conductive paint. I promissed myself to never attempt it again...

I decided I would try to design and order a small batch of flexible PCB as a replacement of the fragile ribbon - the achiles heel of all GR1's.

Does anyone of you here have a completely dead GR1 ? I need one that I could use as a donor of the ribbon. I will create the input data for the manufacturing of the flexible PCB (Gerber file). I would then make the files available open source.
Is anyone willing to donate the GR1 body ? I am paying for the shipping and offer also one of the new ribbon PCBs as a reward.

It is still just an idea, and I can't guarantee it will work. However if it turns out the way I hope, this initiative could resurrect hundreds of crippled GR1's with failing LCD or VF.

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john_s said:

Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get a small quantity of this tape:

3M Anisotropic Conductive Film 9703

I have a GR1v with the usual LCD missing segments problem, and before I bin the whole camera, I decided to have a go at the repair.

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4season said:

A quick look online suggests to me that it's a lot easier to get ahold of it in the USA than it is in Australia. But I see that this person is offering small quantities, and it could perhaps be sent to you at letter rates. Good luck!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266195465770

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