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Product Details
Replace a damaged hard drive cable in your Mid 2009-Late 2011 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody laptop computer with this part. Common fix for flashing folder with question mark (unrecognized drive).
Part Includes:
- 2.5" SATA hard drive flex cable connection
- Front panel IR sensor
- Sleep Indicator light
Please Note
This part only works in the A1286 MacBook Pro Mid 2009-Late 2011. It will not work in other MacBook Pro models or other years of the A1286 MacBook Unibody. HDD brackets are not included and must be transferred from the original cable.
Please Note
This part will either be brand new or an A-Grade Used Genuine Apple replacement
Specifications
- Compatible Part Numbers: 821-1198-A
- Part Type: HDD to logic board cable
- Warranty: 12 Months
Compatible Model Numbers
Model Number (A Number)
- A1286
EMC Number
- EMC 2563
Macbook Pro 15" 2011 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro8,2
Device Number (M Number)
- MD322
- MD318
Model Number (A Number)
- A1286
EMC Number
- EMC 2353-1
Macbook Pro 15" 2011 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro8,2
Device Number (M Number)
- MC723
- MC721
Model Number (A Number)
- A1286
EMC Number
- EMC 2353
Macbook Pro 15" 2010 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro6,2
Device Number (M Number)
- MC373
- MC372
- MC371
Model Number (A Number)
- A1286
EMC Number
- EMC 2325
Macbook Pro 15" 2009 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro5,3
Device Number (M Number)
- MB985
- MB986
Model Number (A Number)
- A1286
EMC Number
- EMC 2324
Macbook Pro 15" 2009 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro5,3
Device Number (M Number)
- MC118
Installation Help
Checkout the video above or the step-by-step guide below for assistance in completing this repair which includes removal of the trackpad cable
iFixit Macbook Pro 15" A1286 2009 Hard Drive Replacement Guide
Here is some tools you may need to help you complete the repair.
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 quesions, please feel free to contact us either by phone (0508 IGADGET) or by email
- Always track your screws to avoid putting back in the wrong place and damaging your device. You can draw a picture of your laptop and tape the screws to the right places or use a screw mat
- Always power down your device prior to working on it
- Make sure you match the cable model number so you can be sure it will work with your device
What’s In The Box
- 1x Macbook Pro 15" HDD Hard Drive Cable for 2009, 2010, 2011