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A1708/EMC 3164 — Released June 2017, this entry-level MacBook Pro retains its traditional function keys (as opposed to the OLED Touch Bar).

Battery Board Cable Question

Does this little cable near the battery board do anything? I got a replacement battery and this cable is a bit different than the one on the original battery and the wire inside is exposed. Just want to be safe and hope it's okay. Thanks!

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It looks like you've pulled the battery board fully off the battery assembly. The cable end is attached to the battery where a thermal sensor sits with a second on the end of the thin cable.

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Loss of the thermal sensor will prevent the battery from working properly.

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