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A1708 / EMC 2978 — Released October 2016, this entry-level MacBook Pro retains its traditional function keys (as opposed to the OLED Touch Bar). The function key version packs an Intel Core i5 and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Yellow ribbon cable damage

originally wanted to just replace the MacBook Pro buffer bar at the bottom because it was cracked but ended up damaging that cable and now the screen won’t work 😭. Can I just order a new part or get a whole new screen

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Ouch! If the ribbon cable is damaged from the cracked glass chin plate there is nothing you can do to fix this as the cable is part of the display assembly. Replacing the display is really the only option here MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Late 2016-2017) Display Assembly and here's the guide MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Display Assembly Replacement

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Late 2016-2017) Display Assembly

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