LCD tape connector

  I have a couple devices (calculator & CD player) that exhibit the same
problem of missing digit segments.  The connection to the LCD is not a zebra
strip, but rather a type of tape with the traces on it.  I can make segments
come and go by working that tape, but I can't get them to stay.  Has anyone
had any luck repairing these? I hate to peal it loose as I figure that I
would never get it to stick properly again.  But maybe that's the solution?

  WT

 
zebra

segments

anyone

solution?

I would try reticulated foam (sounds more impressive than kitchen pan
scourer) folded-up/  wedged-in /compressed against the casing.

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