ZIF connector for Keyboard ribbon cable.

Anyone have success for locating replacement ZIF connectors for motherboard on dv8?

HC-Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, while replacing the keyboard on this dv8 (fading keys), I broke the locking tab. Hopefully I've not jimmied the socket also. I'll take a look at the Ebay listings. Thanks again.
HaggisCat wrote:
I have run into this problem before with a number of members here and you will have to get a defective motherboard to salvage the locking tab, this is assuming the locking tab is the part that has broken or went missing.
 A "parts" HDX18 motherboard locking tab will work and it is more likely you will find one on ebay then one for a dv8.
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/519592-001-ASIS-HP-HDX-X18​-1200-Intel-Motherboard-/280704333027?pt=Motherboa​...
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/506495-001-ASIS-HP-HDX-X18​-1100-Intel-Motherboard-/280704333143?pt=Motherboa​...
 Contact the seller(s) and make sure the locking bar is still there.

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