I just want to create means to disconnect and separate these two boards so the idea of replacing these board-in headers with the JST'S.
About harnesses, I looked it up and it seems quite confusing to know what I should look for. I don't have the schematics of my machine. What should I use as reference? How can I even buy them? I'm so clueless about this that I don't even know what the questions I should ask.
I truly do not mean this as an insult, but if you don’t understand the pinout of a simple ribbon cable, what on earth are you even doing inside this machine? If that is indeed your current skill level, I can’t envision any outcome other than disaster.
What is your goal in opening this machine, and in wanting to make it easy to separate the boards?
No insult done at all.
Fair question. The reason for opening is that this machine was left in a warehouse for years without any cover. The front panel with the faders, pan pots and tape deck was covered with dust. The ribbon cables attaching the top and bottom boards are a bit too short for me to work, so I had to remove these darn connectors to be able to get the front board and clean the dust out.
Well, since this is an old machine which isn't made anymore, I'll need to learn how to service it, replacing defective parts, etc, anyway. So here I am.
I've forgot to mention... I have more four older machines, much bigger and complex than this small one. So I want to get ready for when things start to break down.
And this is the first time I've heard the word "pinout". Looking it up now. Thanks for that.
Keep in mind that JST either XH or PH might have limited mating cycles.
Well if they put male headers on both boards, then it’s just the cable that might need to be replaced eventually. No big deal.
I've took note on that. Thanks for the pro-tip!