{"product_id":"16-pin-touchpad-ribbon-wire","title":"16 Pin Touchpad Ribbon Wire – Coffee Machine Replacement Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a 16 Pin Touchpad Ribbon Wire?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 16 pin touchpad ribbon wire (also called a flat flex cable or FFC) is the flexible connector that links your espresso machine's touchpad or control panel to the main PCB. When this cable fails, buttons become unresponsive, the display stops working, or the machine won't power on correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part for My Machine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-pin flat flex ribbon cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for espresso and coffee machine touchpad assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your existing cable's pin count and pitch before ordering — contact us with your machine model if unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSymptoms of a Faulty Touchpad Ribbon Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchpad buttons not responding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent or blank display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine powers on but controls are unresponsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cracking, kinking, or burn marks on the existing cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Replace a Touchpad Ribbon Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the machine and allow it to cool completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the top or front panel to access the control board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently release the ZIF (zero insertion force) connector locking tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide out the old ribbon cable and insert the new one, contacts facing the correct direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock the connector tab and reassemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Bear Coffee Machine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic replacement parts sourced for quality and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast shipping from Sydney, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert support — we can help confirm compatibility before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bear Coffee Machine ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325446901956,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/6632\/8260\/files\/2026-07-01151451.jpg?v=1782882904","url":"https:\/\/bearcoffeemachine.com.au\/products\/16-pin-touchpad-ribbon-wire","provider":"Bear Coffee Machine ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}