It is a simple repair if you know what you're doing. The cable needs to be routed through the hinge of the case along with another wire. If you are not sure i can repair it for £30 including return postage.
Contact me Ojephcott8@aol.com
Owain (Console Repairer), October 2008
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I can answer this question...
i have broken the back hinge on the ds, and the ribbon cable has torn, ?