Yes, i took it apart and that one ribbing cable (a small 2 wire one is definatly broken, ill repair it somehow i guess and see it if works. My MD player has taken TONS of abuse, its currently missing 2-3 screws and a spring that popped out awhile ago while i was cleaning the lens in it. that ribbon cable that broken seems to be part of a sensor or something on top of the assmebly, do really think that could be what is casing this as its only a sensor or so it appears. Ive been looking to get a new one for awhile now, i have my eyes on the m100 or w/e the one is with the aluminum lid and what not. It looks really nice and would probably last awhile, except its liek $400 so, we'll see about that.