Overheating/short circuit around trackpad ribbon connector ZIF socket
The keyboard and trackpad of my Macbook Pro (early 2015 13” retina) stopped working. I suspect it was due to a problem with the trackpad ribbon cable so I bought this part to try replacing it:
MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) Trackpad Cable
When I connect the cable, the area around the ZIF connector heats up to become very hot.
The same problem happens with the original cable, so I think the cable was not actually the problem.
If I remove the 4 screws which connect the circuit board contain the ZIF connector, then it no longer overheats. I guess this is because the short is being transferred through the MacBook’s case.
Any tips on how to find and fix the cause of this?
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Hello, has the problem been solved and if so, in what way did you fix it because I’m having the same problem with my MacBook as well. Thanks
by Nori Nan
@Nori Nan - Did you replace the trackpad?
by Dan
No, I never solved this, I just disconnected the trackpad use it with an external mouse and keyboard.
by Andy Waite
@andywaite - Why did you not replace the trackpad?
by Dan
@Dan I wasn’t comfortable with doing such a repair (described as ‘moderate’).
Also, the guide says I would also need to replace the battery, and I’m not sure that’s worth the extra cost for a machine that’s already 5 years old.
by Andy Waite
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