MacBook Pro 13" A1278 & 15" A1286 Trackpad Replacement (2009-2012)

MacBook Pro 13" A1278 & 15" A1286 Trackpad Replacement (2009-2012)

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MacBook Pro 13" A1278 & 15" A1286 Trackpad Replacement (2009-2012)

MacBook Pro 13" A1278 & 15" A1286 Trackpad Replacement (2009-2012)

2 reviews
MBPRO-A1278-17
Regular price NZ$29.99
Regular price Sale price NZ$29.99
Sale Sold out
inc GST
Email me when back in stock
DIY DIFFICULTY ModerateAbout 20 minutes to 2 hours

Lower case off and the screwed-in battery comes out. The trackpad unscrews from inside the case.

  • Replacement trackpad for the 2009 to 2012 13" and 15" unibody MacBook Pro
  • Fixes a trackpad that's not clicking, cracked or not responding to touch
  • Compatible with MacBook Pro 13" A1278 and 15" A1286 (Mid 2009 to Mid 2012)
Regular price NZ$29.99
Regular price Sale price NZ$29.99

Dispatches next business day straight from our NZ warehouse

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Product Details

Is the trackpad on your 13" or 15" unibody MacBook Pro not clicking, cracked or not responding to touch? A worn or damaged trackpad (also called the touchpad) makes your MacBook hard to use, and a replacement trackpad fixes it.

This trackpad fits the 13-inch A1278 and the 15-inch A1286 unibody MacBook Pro from Mid 2009 to Mid 2012. The trackpad itself is the same on both; only the cable underneath is a different length, so keep your own. Is only the cable torn? Get the A1278 cable or the A1286 cable.

 

Part Includes:

  • 1x Trackpad
  • 12 Month Warranty

 

Please Note

Not confirmed for the Late 2008 models or the 17" A1297. Check the year in About This Mac.

Please Note

The trackpad cable is not included. Move yours across from your old trackpad: the 13" and 15" cables are different lengths.

Specifications

  • Part Type: Trackpad (mechanical click)
  • Cable: Not included
  • Condition: Brand new or A-grade used genuine Apple part
  • Warranty: 12 Months
How do I find my Model number?

Compatible Model Numbers

MacBook Pro 15 inch Mid 2012 A1286 MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2012
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1286
EMC Number
  • EMC 2556

Part number icon MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2012 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro9,1
Device Number (M Number)
  • MD103
  • MD104
  • MD546
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 13 inch Mid 2012 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2012
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1278
EMC Number
  • EMC 2554

Part number icon MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2012 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro9,2
Device Number (M Number)
  • MD101
  • MD102
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 15 inch Late 2011 A1286 MacBook Pro 15" Late 2011
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1286
EMC Number
  • EMC 2563

Part number icon MacBook Pro 15" Late 2011 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro8,2
Device Number (M Number)
  • MD318
  • MD322
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 13 inch Late 2011 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Late 2011
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1278
EMC Number
  • EMC 2555

Part number icon MacBook Pro 13" Late 2011 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro8,1
Device Number (M Number)
  • MD313
  • MD314
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 15 inch Early 2011 A1286 MacBook Pro 15" Early 2011
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1286
EMC Number
  • EMC 2353-1

Part number icon MacBook Pro 15" Early 2011 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro8,2
Device Number (M Number)
  • MC721
  • MC723
  • MD035
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 13 inch Early 2011 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1278
EMC Number
  • EMC 2419

Part number icon MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro8,1
Device Number (M Number)
  • MC700
  • MC724
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 15 inch Mid 2010 A1286 MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2010
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1286
EMC Number
  • EMC 2353

Part number icon MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2010 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro6,2
Device Number (M Number)
  • MC371
  • MC372
  • MC373
  • MC666
  • MC847
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 13 inch Mid 2010 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2010
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1278
EMC Number
  • EMC 2351

Part number icon MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2010 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro7,1
Device Number (M Number)
  • MC374
  • MC375
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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MacBook Pro 15 inch Mid 2009 A1286 MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2009
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1286
EMC Number
  • EMC 2324
  • EMC 2325

Part number icon MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2009 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro5,3
  • MacBookPro5,4
Device Number (M Number)
  • MB985
  • MB986
  • MC118
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
More info Less info
MacBook Pro 13 inch Mid 2009 A1278 MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2009
Model Number (A Number)
  • A1278
EMC Number
  • EMC 2326

Part number icon MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2009 How do I find my Model number?

Model Identifier
  • MacBookPro5,5
Device Number (M Number)
  • MB990
  • MB991
* Please note, to make searching the device number (M Number) easier, we have only listed the part numbers (First 5 characters), we have removed the region numbers as there is no difference in parts. For example, if "M Number" is "MC922LL/A". we remove the "region" portion and everything after (the "LL/A" at the end) leaving us with "MC922".
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Installation Help

installation guide

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 15" job takes longer because more parts come out first.

iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Trackpad Replacement Guide

iFixit MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2012 Trackpad Replacement Guide


helpful tips

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

  • Always power down your device and unplug the battery before you remove any other parts. Keep metal tools away from the battery, and never bend, crush or puncture it
  • The lower case screws are #00 Phillips and come in two lengths, and the trackpad screws are small #00 Phillips along the inner edge. Track them on a magnetic work mat or tape them to a drawing of your laptop
  • The battery is held by tri-point screws, not glue. Lift it out by its plastic pull tab
  • Lift the cable connectors with a spudger or tweezers, never the sockets, and move your cable from the old trackpad to the new one before it goes back in
  • Hold the trackpad while the last screws come out. Test the click in all four corners before you refit the bottom case, and if it feels uneven, loosen and refit the trackpad screws gently

What’s In The Box

  • 1x MacBook Pro 13" A1278 / 15" A1286 Trackpad (2009-2012)
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