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Insert the free end of the ribbon cable into the CSI port, making sure that the silver contacts
are facing towards the left of the Pi and the blue portion of the cable to the right. Gently push
the cable home, making sure not to bend it, and then push the lugs back down to secure it in
place (see Figure 15-4). When properly inserted, the cable should be coming out of the con-
nector perfectly straight and should withstand a gentle tug; don't pull it too hard while test-
ing this, however, as it can be damaged.
Figure 15-4:
he Camera
Module's ribbon
cable, securely
inserted into the
CSI connector
The ribbon cable included with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module is reasonably robust and will
prove reliable even in daily use. It is, however, susceptible to damage if folded. When inserting
the cable or moving the camera, be sure not to fold the ribbon cable back on itself. If you do
damage your ribbon cable, replacements are available from most Pi stockists.
WARNING
When using the Camera Module with a Raspberry Pi case, it is usually necessary to thread
the ribbon cable through a thin slot or in between layers of plastic. Some cases are not
directly compatible with the Camera Module; in these cases, you may need to leave the lid of
the case off in order to route the ribbon cable. Position the Camera Module with the ribbon
cable at the bottom; if this isn't possible, a software option to flip the captured image upside
down is described later in this chapter.
