Abstract: A shell for a connector for flat shielded cable. The shell is formed of conductive material and is constructed so as physically and electrically to contact the shield so that grounding the shell will ground the shield. The shell also includes portions to grip firmly the cable so as to relieve strain from the cable-connector connection. Finally the shell defines a cavity for the connector; the cavity has one or more irregularities corresponding to mirror image irregularities in the connector cavity to assure proper positioning of the connector within the shell cavity. Associated with the receptacle adapted to receive the connector are two toggle latches; the shell is provided with external hooks adapted to cooperate with the toggle latches so as to achieve firm connection between the connector and the receptacle as well as connection of the shell to ground.