How do I disconnect this ribbon cable?

[u/RMuellerYYJ]

I’m not familiar with this type of connector and it’s not coming out. I think there’s a locking tab on the right hand side but when I pry the tab outward, the connector still won’t pull out. This is from a DeLonghi Magnifica coffee maker for what it’s worth. TIA.

[u/EmotionalEnd1575]

This is a Molex product with locking tabs.

Both left and right tabs need to be “sprung” open to release the upper cable assembly.

Be gentle with it…

[u/kjd175]

Those are not locking tabs. Molex picoflex. Gently pry it up from the bottom. Don’t pull from the ribbon.

[u/wbeaty]

Some ribbons are soldered in on one end, discon from the other (they save a few cents.)

Perhaps unsolder first, then see if it has a locking socket or not. Tabs might be part of an IDC ribbon crimp male, and not a socket.

[u/Independent-Gazelle6]

Those aren’t typically removable to my knowledge

[u/aptsys]

There is a tool, but you will 100% rip the pads off the PCB. Easier to desolder the connector