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Operation

Precautions

sConnector Operating Instructions, precautions and recommendations

qBottom Contact Type (common for 0.5mm/1mm Pitch)

1. FPC/FFC Termination procedure.

Connector installed on the board.

1) Lift up the actuator. Use thumb or index finger.

1) Avoid grasping the actuator with two fingers or lift-

ing the actuator with fingernail.

2) Do not use a thin tool such as the tip of a screw-

driver to release the lock lever. Doing so will cause

deformation of the contacts.

3) Do not apply force in the direction of arrows A, B, or C

while the lock lever is open.

Doing so will cause the lock lever to become disen gaged,

or will damage the hook portion of the connector body.

4) When inserting the FPC/FFC, do not forcefully rub against

the surface beneath the connector insertion slot.

Doing so will result in the FPC/FFC forcefully striking the

contacts and this will cause contact deformation, peeling

of the FPC/FFC conductors, and other irregularities.

5) Insert the FPC/FFC at the proper position of the connector

insertion slot, and insert perpendicularly with respect to the con-

nector. Improper insertion will cause continuity problems, disen-

gagement of the lock lever, and damage to the hook portion.

2) Fully insert the FPC/FFC parallel to mounting sur-

face, with the exposed conductive traces facing

down.

FPC/FFC conductive traces

The product information in this catalog is for reference only. Please request the Engineering Drawing for the most current and accurate design information.