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Trackpad ribbon cable compatible between 2015 and 2016 model?

Hi,

I replaced my Macbook 12"'s USB port which was not charging anymore... and in the process I snapped the Trackpad's ribbon cable ^^

I bought a spare here: https://www.unionrepair.com/trackpad-rib...

Then did the replacement, and the trackpad and keyboard are getting power, power button works and the trackpad is clicky, but the mac doesnt get any input from them (no keypress & the trackpad is not moving). I assume that this cheap Chinese cable know off just doesnt work since the trackpad and keyboards where working find after the repair (before the part where I snapped it off right at the end :( ).

Anyway I'm trying to find a reliable source to buy a trackpad cable, this should do: MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2015) IPD Flex Cable

But its out of stock :(

So I'm wondering whether the 2016 ribbon cable would work in the 2016: MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2016-2017) IPD Flex Cable

They have different part numbers, but as far as I can tell from the picture they look similar enough that they might work. Does anyone know if there's a good chance that it'll work?

Its cheap enough that I would just buy to try it, but there's an additional $35 of shipping and that's a bit... of putting if I dont have a bit more than "I think it might work" to go on.

Thanks for any help.

Cheers,

Pierre

MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2015) IPD Flex Cable Image

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MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2015) IPD Flex Cable

$19.99

MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2016-2017) IPD Flex Cable Image

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MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2016-2017) IPD Flex Cable

$19.99

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Replacement

A1534 - 2746

MacBook 12" Retina Trackpad Flex Cable

Retina MacBook 2016 Teardown

A1534 - 2991

YES, It's compatible:

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-12...

Models Model Numbers Options

MacBook 12" (A1534) - Early 2016 MLHA2LL/A

MLH72LL/A

MLHE2LL/A

MMGL2LL/A

MLHC2LL/A

MLH82LL/A

MLHF2LL/A

MMGM2LL/A New

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MacBook 12" 1.1GHz Mobile M (A1534) - Early 2015 MF855LL/A

MK4M2LL/A

MJY32LL/A New

Used

MacBook 12" 1.2GHz Mobile M (A1534) - Early 2015 MF865LL/A

MK4N2LL/A

MJY42LL/A New

Used

MacBook 12" 1.3GHz Mobile M (A1534) - Early 2015 MF855LL/A

MK4M2LL/A

MJY32LL/A

MF865LL/A

MK4N2LL/A

MJY42LL/A New

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Image

Guide

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Replacement

Difficulty:

Moderate

1 - 2 hours

Retina MacBook 2016 Image

Guide

Retina MacBook 2016 Teardown

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Great! Thanks for the help.

Cheers,

Pierre

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