MacBook 13" (Model A1181) Cables
Grab a toolkit for your MacBook 13" (Model A1181) model and fix your broken laptop!
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Choose your model of MacBook 13" (Model A1181):
Parts that work with MacBook 13" (Model A1181):
Universal Drive Adapter
Turn your current hard drive into an external drive with this adapter.
Apple AC Adapter (3-prong) Extension Cable
Replace a broken or damaged six foot Apple three-prong AC adapter extension cable with this part.
MacBook Battery Connector/Sleep Sensor (non-Energy Star)
Provides battery contacts and sleep sensor for logic boards without Energy Star printed at the second RAM slot.
MacBook Hard Drive Cable
Connects hard drive, sleep light, and IR sensor to logic board.
MacBook Optical Drive Cable
Orange optical drive ribbon cable
MacBook Battery Connector/Sleep Sensor (Energy Star)
Provides battery contacts and sleep sensor for logic boards with Energy Star printed at the second RAM slot. May or may not have a liquid damage indicator patch.
MacBook Display Data Cable
A damaged display data cable can cause video defects
MacBook (Core Duo/Core 2 Duo) Inverter Cable
Connects the logic board to the display inverter.
MacBook Santa Rosa/Penryn Inverter Cable
Connects the logic board to the display inverter. Replaces a damaged or faulty inverter cable. Compatible with 2.0 (Santa Rosa) or 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo MacBooks 2.1 or 2.4 ...
MacBook (Early/Mid 2009) Optical Drive Cable
Orange optical drive ribbon cable
Device Info
All older MacBooks have the same A1181 model number. However, not all parts are compatible with every machine. Be sure to ID your Mac to ensure correct selection of your model above!
With the exception of the Mid 2009 model, all plastic MacBooks use PC2-5300 RAM, available in our parts store.
These machines are notorious for pieces of the upper case breaking off near the trackpad. Fortunately, it's easy to fix-- just use our repair guides to replace the upper case! Select your machine above to make sure you buy the right case component.