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How can I reattach trackpad cable?

I followed a tutorial to clean my trackpad and changed the battery out at the same time. They show pulling off the ribbon cable from the trackpad, it was glued, and now it seems impossible to reattach. I see a spot on the bottom of it where adhesive was, but what glue and where should I put it? double sided sticky tape on the three black squares plus on the base of the triangular cord? rubber cement? Do I slide the tip of the tape with electronics under the tab so the dotted lines line up with that lip? I thought was on top of that small bar but fits under so could be that way.

Thanks for any help, thank goodness I have a mouse right now.

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Its not glued there is a small latch piece which compresses the ribbon within the connector. Review this guide MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Early 2011 Logic Board Replacement Step 11 which is a similar connector.

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Thanks that helped to know the ribbon tip slides under the bar but I didn’t see the step of securing with the small folding black piece. It is reconnected and click works but not responding to touch and mysterious things happening again like my response got wiped out when I first started typing lol!

The original problem was buggy trackpad, really needed the cleaning. Now still not quite right.

I’m thinking its best to buy a new trackpad at this point unless you have any other thoughts. Think refurbished is ok? approx 20$ vs 60$

Thanks for your help!

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@redearthenware - Refurbished? Recycled (tested) I love reuse! Please give it a try.

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