Troubleshooting the keyboard ffc/zif connector
I have a MacBook Pro where a few columns of keys don't work. I've verified that the issue isn't related to the keyboard by replacing the top case in its entirety.
Resetting the SMC doesn't do anything. I haven't had a chance to try resetting PRAM/NVRAM yet since one of the keys that doesn't work is the P.
Does anyone have recommendations for how to troubleshoot this problem? If it weren't for this, I'd have a perfectly functional MacBook Pro...
I've thought of cleaning it with isopropanol, but I'm not sure how much good that would do.
I have a couple of boards on which I could practice soldering, but I'm not experienced, so I'd like to leave that as a last resort.
Thanks for all your help!
Update (07/30/2018)
Picture of the ZIF connector. I think there's some discoloration on the pins on the right side.
Is this a good question?
6 Comments
Does a USB or Bluetooth keyboard work correctly?
by Dan
Yes, a USB keyboard worked fine. I was able to reset the PRAM, but nothing changed. A few of the pins on the keyboard ZIF connector look a little discolored. I took a picture, but I'm not sure how to upload it.
by Buddy Guy
In terms of uploading a picture, upload to Imgur and insert link in a post
by [deleted]
Thanks, @rwalmond
by Buddy Guy
Have you always owned this Mac since brand new ?
by arbaman
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