Ribbon cable connecting two sides

Well ive been having problems with my ipod for a pretty long time now...(the sad face deal) I read online that u could take it apart and shake it up a bit. Well last night for the 5th time or so I went to do that and the ribbon cable connecting the two sides of the ipod came apart. The ribbon cable (i think its what its called) can be seen here ---- http://homepage.mac.com/francisreal/.Pictures/ipodmod/alk5.jpg
Its the orange piece that connects both sides. The ribbon cable is still intact and useable (i think) i just have no idea how to reattach it. I think it might have been glued, but Im not sure where exactly.
If anyone knows how to reattach the two sides and get my ipod working again, I would greatly appreciate it. Please let me know if you do.

Since it's an electrical connector, it is soldered or has a connector.
I think it might have been glued, but Im not sure where exactly
Look at the picture.
It was probably glued down in addition to the required soldering.
www.ipodresq.com

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