MacBook Pro 15" A1398 Trackpad Flex Cable Replacement (Mid 2012-Early 2013) | 821-1610
MacBook Pro 15" A1398 Trackpad Flex Cable Replacement (Mid 2012-Early 2013) | 821-1610
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MacBook Pro 15" A1398 Trackpad Flex Cable Replacement (Mid 2012-Early 2013) | 821-1610
MacBook Pro 15" A1398 Trackpad Flex Cable Replacement (Mid 2012-Early 2013) | 821-1610
In Stock
Regular price
NZ$19.99
Regular price
Sale price
NZ$19.99
Unit price
per
inc GST
DIY DIFFICULTY
DifficultAbout 3 hours
The trackpad connector sits under the glued battery, so the battery comes out first.
- Replacement trackpad flex cable, printed 821-1610-A
- Fixes a trackpad that's not clicking, not responding or not working at all
- Compatible with MacBook Pro Retina 15" A1398 (Mid 2012, Early 2013)
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Product Details
Is the trackpad on your 15" Retina MacBook Pro not clicking, not responding or not working at all? The trackpad flex cable joins the 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.
This cable fits the Mid 2012 and Early 2013 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro A1398. For Late 2013 and Mid 2014, get the Late 2013 to Mid 2014 cable, and for Mid 2015 the Mid 2015 cable. Need the trackpad too? We stock the A1398 2012 to 2014 trackpad.
Part Includes:
- 1x Trackpad flex cable
- 12 Month Warranty
Please Note
Does NOT fit the Late 2013, Mid 2014 or Mid 2015 A1398, which use different cables. Check the year in About This Mac.
Please Note
This is the cable only. The trackpad and its screws are not included.
Please Note
Advanced repair: the trackpad connector sits under the glued-in battery, so the battery has to come out to reach it.
Specifications
- Part Type: Trackpad flex cable
- Printed Part Number: 821-1610-A (also 821-1610-02, 821-1538-02, 821-1538-03)
- Connects: Trackpad to logic board
- Condition: Brand new or A-grade genuine Apple part
- Warranty: 12 Months
How do I find my Model number?
MacBook Pro Retina 15" Early 2013
MacBook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2012
Compatible Model Numbers
MacBook Pro Retina 15" Early 2013Model Number (A Number)
- A1398
EMC Number
- EMC 2673
MacBook Pro Retina 15" Early 2013 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro10,1
Device Number (M Number)
- ME664
- ME665
- ME698
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MacBook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2012Model Number (A Number)
- A1398
EMC Number
- EMC 2512
MacBook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2012 How do I find my Model number?
Model Identifier
- MacBookPro10,1
Device Number (M Number)
- MC975
- MC976
- MD831
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Installation Help
iFixit has no cable-only guide for the 15" Mid 2012 and Early 2013. The guide below takes the battery out and unplugs the trackpad connector underneath it.
iFixit MacBook Pro 15" Retina 2012-2015 Battery and Trackpad 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
- Nylon Antistatic Spudger Pry Tool
- ESD Anti-Static Stainless Steel Curved Tweezers | ESD 15
- 5x iGadget Plastic Flexible Opening Cards
- 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
- 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
- The battery is glued to the top case. Soften the adhesive with an iOpener and slide a plastic card under the cells slowly. Never use metal tools near the cells
- Pop the cable off the logic board with a spudger, lifting the connector, never the socket
- 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
- The battery connector and battery board screws are T5. Fit new battery adhesive when you refit the battery
What’s In The Box
- 1x MacBook Pro 15" A1398 Trackpad Flex Cable (Mid 2012-Early 2013)
