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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Cable Replacement

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pop the trackpad connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.

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    • Lift the trackpad cable up off the battery to separate it from the adhesive securing it.

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    • If necessary, peel back any tape covering the trackpad cable connector.

    • Use the end of a spudger to flip the retaining tab on the ZIF connector.

  4. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Cable Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Cable Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the trackpad cable straight out of its ZIF socket on the trackpad control board.

  5. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Cable Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 3.7 mm T5 Torx screw securing the battery board to the upper case.

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