Broke tiny bottom connector that holds the trackpad ribbon
I accidentally broke the tiny connector that holds the trackpad/keyboard ribbon in the bottom. Now my MacBook won’t powerup. I was trying to replace the trackpad ribbon. can you please advise what that part is called? and how I can fix/replace it? Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Update (12/31/2020)
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The cable slides in and there is a small black connector that clamps down..
crwdns2934109:0crwdne2934109:0
crwdns2944067:05crwdne2944067:0
You can use kapton tape to hold the cable in place instead.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Ryan crwdne2934271:0
Thanks Ryan! Really appreciate your kind responses. My mac stopped booting up or charging after this broke up, is this normal? it didn't make sense to me.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Its Me crwdne2934271:0
No problem. That does seem odd.
Just to clarify only the ZIF Connector broke right? That's the flap that you flip up/down that holds the flex cable in place.
The ZIF connector shouldn't have any bearing on the Mac booting up as far as I know. Did you disconnect the battery before replacing the cable?
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Ryan crwdne2934271:0
Yes that is what is broken. I didnt disconnect the battery.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Its Me crwdne2934271:0
Ryan, is there a way to revive my mac? I think i understand now what I messed up.
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