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Is the trackpad on your 13" MacBook Pro not clicking, not responding or not working at all? The trackpad flex cable joins the Force Touch trackpad to the logic board, and a worn or torn cable stops it working. A new trackpad cable is a cheap part to try before a whole trackpad.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports, with or without a Touch Bar, uses this cable from 2016 to the 2020 M1: the A1708, A2159, A2289 and A2338 M1. For a four port model, get the four port cable, and for the 2022 M2, the M2 A2338 cable. Need the trackpad too? We stock the A1708 / A2159 trackpad in silver and space grey, the A2289 trackpad and the A2338 M1 trackpad.
Part Includes:
- 1x Trackpad flex cable
- 12 Month Warranty
Please Note
Does NOT fit the four port 13" MacBook Pro (A1706, A1989, A2251) or the 2022 M2 A2338. Count the Thunderbolt ports and check the A-number.
Please Note
The printed number changed over the years (821-01002, 821-02218, 821-02716, 821-02853). All four are the same cable and fit every model listed.
Please Note
The battery is only unplugged. The trackpad comes out to reach the far end of the cable.
Specifications
- Part Type: Trackpad flex cable (IPD flex)
- Printed Part Number: 821-01002-A, 821-02218-A, 821-02716-04 or 821-02853-A
- Service Part Number: 923-04164, 923-05236
- Connects: Force Touch trackpad to logic board
- Condition: Brand new or A-grade used genuine Apple part
- Warranty: 12 Months
Compatible Model Numbers
MacBook Pro 13" M1 Late 2020Model Number (A Number)
- A2338
EMC Number
- EMC 3578
MacBook Pro 13" M1 Late 2020 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro17,1
Device Number (M Number)
- MYD82
- MYD92
- MYDA2
- MYDC2
MacBook Pro 13" 2020 (Two Ports)Model Number (A Number)
- A2289
EMC Number
- EMC 3456
MacBook Pro 13" 2020 (Two Ports) How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro16,3
Device Number (M Number)
- MXK32
- MXK52
- MXK62
- MXK72
MacBook Pro 13" 2019 (Two Ports)Model Number (A Number)
- A2159
EMC Number
- EMC 3301
MacBook Pro 13" 2019 (Two Ports) How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro15,4
Device Number (M Number)
- MUHN2
- MUHP2
- MUHQ2
- MUHR2
MacBook Pro 13" 2017 (Two Ports)Model Number (A Number)
- A1708
EMC Number
- EMC 3164
MacBook Pro 13" 2017 (Two Ports) How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro14,1
Device Number (M Number)
- MPXQ2
- MPXR2
- MPXT2
- MPXU2
MacBook Pro 13" Late 2016 (Two Ports)Model Number (A Number)
- A1708
EMC Number
- EMC 2978
MacBook Pro 13" Late 2016 (Two Ports) How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro13,1
Device Number (M Number)
- MLL42
- MLUQ2
Installation Help
Check out the video above or the step by step guide below for assistance with this repair
Follow the step by step guide for your model below. The trackpad comes out with the cable, and the battery stays in.
iFixit MacBook Pro 13" M1 Late 2020 Trackpad Replacement Guide
iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Two Thunderbolt Ports 2020 Trackpad Replacement Guide
iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Two Thunderbolt Ports 2019 Trackpad Replacement Guide
iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys 2017 Trackpad Replacement Guide
iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Trackpad Replacement Guide
Here are some tools you may need to help you complete the repair.
- P5 Metal Pentalobe 1.2mm Screwdriver Tool
- T5 Torx Screwdriver | MacBook Logic Board and Battery Repairs
- Or get the P5 and T5 together in our 11 Piece Universal Repair Tool Kit
- Large Blue Suction Cup Opening Tool
- iGadget Plastic Triangle Opening Picks (set of 5)
- Nylon Antistatic Spudger Pry Tool
- ESD Anti-Static Stainless Steel Curved Tweezers | ESD 15
- uFix iOpener Microwaveable Heated Bag Opening Tool
- iGadget Universal Magnetic Work Project Mat with Marker (30cm x 25cm)
Here are some helpful tips to assist you in completing a safe repair on your device. If you are unsure of something or have any questions, please feel free to contact us either by phone (0508 IGADGET) or by email
- Intel models: Turn off Auto Boot first so the MacBook doesn't switch on when you open it: run
sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00in Terminal, andsudo nvram AutoBoot=%03to turn it back on after the repair. M1 A2338: on macOS Sequoia or later runsudo nvram BootPreference=%00, andsudo nvram -d BootPreferenceto undo it - Always power down your device prior to working on it
- Always unplug the battery before you remove any other parts, and keep metal tools away from the battery. Never bend, crush or puncture it
- The bottom case screws are P5. Track your screws on a magnetic work mat or tape them to a drawing of your laptop
- Every screw inside is T5, including the cable bracket. The bottom case is P5
- The cable is stuck to the battery. Warm it with an iOpener and peel it up slowly. Never lever against the battery cells
- Pry the bottom case clips free with an opening pick after lifting the front edge with a suction cup
- Flip up the small locking flap on each ZIF connector with a spudger or tweezers before sliding the cable out, and close it again once the new cable is in
What’s In The Box
- 1x MacBook Pro 13" Two Port Trackpad Flex Cable (2016-2020)

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