This is the cable for Touch ID. It’s quite delicate and easy to damage (unfortunately)
You can replace this with another Touch ID button if you are not concerned about the Touch ID function, and just use it as a power button. But if you need Touch ID to function, you have a couple options, none of which are ideal.
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# You can try to repair the cable, or take it to someone who can attempt this repair. But. It’s difficult even for experienced folks. You’ll need microoldering know how and even experienced techs usually struggle with this due to the size of the cable. I remember reading that older MacBook you can swap chips on this flex around but I have no practical evidence that this is true, just hearsay. And that didn’t work for iPhone TouchID, so would be skeptical. Plus it still would mean need for Microsoldering.
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# You could also take it to Apple who can replace just Touch ID I think for this, without having to do the logic board too (don’t quote me on that I don’t remember what year that started to apply). But will be expensive.
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# You can try to repair the cable, or take it to someone who can attempt this repair. But. You’ll need microsoldering know how and even experienced techs usually struggle with this due to the size (and thickness, o rather lack of thickness) of the cable. I remember reading that older MacBook you can swap chips on this flex around but I have no practical evidence that this is true, just hearsay. And that didn’t work for iPhone TouchID, so am skeptical. Plus it still would mean need for Microsoldering.
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# You could also take it to Apple who can replace just Touch ID I think for this, without having to do the logic board too (don’t quote me on that I don’t remember what year that started to apply). But will be expensive relative to what you’re getting. They are able to pair a new button though.
# Or you can replace the board and make sure the one you purchase has a paired Touch ID button (like [product|IF123-158|these]).
This is the cable for Touch ID. It’s quite delicate and easy to damage (unfortunately)
You can replace this with another Touch ID button if you are not concerned about the Touch ID function, and just use it as a power button. But if you need Touch ID to function, you have a couple options, none of which are ideal.
# You can try to repair the cable, or take it to someone who can attempt this repair. But. It’s difficult even for experienced folks. You’ll need microoldering know how and even experienced techs usually struggle with this due to the size of the cable. I remember reading that older MacBook you can swap chips on this flex around but I have no practical evidence that this is true, just hearsay. And that didn’t work for iPhone TouchID, so would be skeptical. Plus it still would mean need for Microsoldering.
# You could also take it to Apple who can replace just Touch ID I think for this, without having to do the logic board too (don’t quote me on that I don’t remember what year that started to apply). But will be expensive.
# Or you can replace the board and make sure the one you purchase has a paired Touch ID button (like [product|IF123-158|these]).