/ Register

  1. Do you have an old account but can't access it?


    See Accessing your GIRS Account or Contact Us - We are here to help!

Repairing Apex Display Cable?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by dead fish, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. Jan 28, 2013 #1
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

    832
    Iowa City
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    So yesterday the wife was vacuuming and accidentally got the Apex display cable. Snap.


    Anyone ever repair one of these things? The cable that it comes with is flimsy as hell and thin. Seems almost impossible to splice, but maybe.
     
  2. Jan 28, 2013 #2
    Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

    1,292
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0 / -0
    is it the power cable, i/o (mini din8 i believe) or a different one?
     
  3. Jan 28, 2013 #3
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

    3,547
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    Lee, he said it was the display cable. The wires on it are pretty thin but probably easily repairable.


     
  4. Jan 28, 2013 #4
    a12ptbk

    a12ptbk

    211
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0 / -0
    I had the same thing happen a couple months ago with a vacuum eating the wire. I stripped the wires and soldered it back together which didn't work I haven't looked at it since I haven't needed the display. But your post made think I better get mine fixed. I think I will take mine apart again and give it another go.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2013 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    6,044
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Ratings:
    +738 / 5 / -0
    Give it a go and see what happens. Luckily the APEX display isn't necessary and you can run without it.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2013 #6
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

    832
    Iowa City
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Yeah, I wouldn't mind as much if I hadn't had the thing for less than month. I like the display. I find it's easier than going to the phone and my pc is upstairs.

    On top of this, my dog ate my brand new Kindle paperwhite lady week. No fixing that.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2013 #7
    Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

    1,292
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0 / -0

    Doh! didnt see that.
     
  8. Jan 28, 2013 #8
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

    3,547
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    I noticed. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif


    I also noticed bowling is not the same w/o the pitcher chugger.
     
  9. Feb 8, 2013 #9
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

    832
    Iowa City
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Just wanted to update this:


    I got in touch with Neptune. They will repair the unit for $35 plus the cost of shipping it to them. I tried to splice a new USB cable onto it, but no dice. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif


    I asked if they could just sell me the cable and again, no dice. They say no user-serviceable parts. It really loos as simple as swapping a PCB, so that's disappointing. $35 isn't bad, I guess, but it negates the great deal I got on the Apex used. Ugh.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...