Greetings!

There are known issues with some of the original cables and the crimping, but they all have a red or pink marking for the pin 1 connection. This is the first time I have seen it on a cable with a black stripe.

The contacts, after recrimping, should last for a while. But the problem might happen again over time. It might be wise to get a replacement cable to have on hand in case it does.
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Paul Grzelak
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