# Badger2040 design flaw with display's ribbon cable

**URL:** <https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845>\
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**Created:** [November 29, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845 "2022-11-29T19:40:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ventus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/ventus/32/8813_2.png) [@Ventus](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Ventus)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845/1 "2022-11-29T19:40:55Z")

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![PXL_20221129_192503155](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/pimoroni/original/2X/f/ffb543febb0bf8aaa44be04d790c26331e4067dd.jpeg)

The edge where the e-ink display’s ribbon cable goes over is sharp enough to wear out the ribbon cable eventually causing tears/breaks. For people who wear this without a case of some sort, this is disappointing as I thought this module would last longer.

The ability to replace the display is limited as well. It is adhered to the board pretty strong. Although I have not tried a heat gun to loosen it, I am afraid it would damage the board and/or display further.

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**Author:** ![Caperjack1953](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/caperjack1953/32/7923_2.png) [@Caperjack1953](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Caperjack1953)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845/2 "2022-11-29T21:58:31Z")

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for simular ribbon cables [lcd driverboards]i used hot-glue gun at the connection ,to keep it in place

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**Author:** ![Ventus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/ventus/32/8813_2.png) [@Ventus](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Ventus)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845/3 "2022-11-29T22:50:36Z")

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I suppose I should’ve done this when I got it

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**Author:** ![bablokb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@bablokb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/bablokb)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845/4 "2022-11-30T12:34:40Z")

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Speaking of design flaws: on one of my Badgers the buttons fell off. No big deal, I used hot-solder ;-)

On another one a button fell apart. No idea on how to replace the button. Good thing is I don’t need it.

But to be honest: if yo look at the device, you should actually know it is not meant for rough environments. So I don’t complain. But I hope there will be a Badger V2 with some improvements.

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**Author:** ![Ventus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/ventus/32/8813_2.png) [@Ventus](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Ventus)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/badger2040-design-flaw-with-displays-ribbon-cable/20845/5 "2022-11-30T14:57:59Z")

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Rough environments? I was merely using it as a badge haha

Nonetheless, next time I’m printing a case for mine. This is a great board, but definitely needs some protection against continuous badge-wearing activities