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The March 2015 update of Apple's 13" MacBook Pro Retina Display, model A1502, features fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and introduces the Force Touch trackpad.

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So I found a 2015 MacBook

So I found a 2015 i7 16gb ram 1.5 gb vram, 512gb ssd for 660 but there is a major issue, the connector for the keyboard is torn off

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would it be possible to just get some solder infused in flux and put it on and solder the connector directly without replacing it. Thanks

I realize that this isn’t the right way to fix it, I’m just wondering if it would be a usable option since I can’t find a place to buy the connector

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So replacing the trackpad will also make the keyboard work again?

asking because the keyboard and trackpad don’t work

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In this series the trackpad is more than just a trackpad! It's also the junction point for the keyboard. So it's not surprising the trackpads failure is also causing the keyboard not to work.

Have you tried using an external USB keyboard and mouse to make sure the system is even working? I would start there.

If that didn't fix things then you have to replace the MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) Trackpad Cable which connects to the trackpad carrying both the keyboard and trackpad signals to the logic board.

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Yes it works perfect with external keyboard and mouse

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The connector that is missing is part of the trackpad

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I would just replace it as I’m sure you really can’t solder the ribbon down without creating a short or causing other issues.

MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) Trackpad and here’s the guide MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Replacement

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) Trackpad

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If you just “Found” this device, the right thing to do is find it’s owner

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No no, I meant I found it on eBay that’s why I had the “for 660” included

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