Apple MacBook A1534 Keyboard Flex Cable

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What this part does

This is the thin, flat ribbon that carries key signals from the keyboard to the motherboard. It is a plastic strip with printed copper lines, so it is delicate. On some models it is part of the keyboard itself and cannot be bought alone.

Signs you need a new one

• The keyboard works only some of the time, often when you press on the palm-rest.
• A group of keys in one column or row is dead.
• The laptop shows keyboard not found or beeps during start.
• Backlight flickers or stays off while keys still work.
• The ribbon shows creases, torn edges or dark burn marks near the connector.

Check this before you order

• Count the pins or contacts on the old ribbon and check the listing matches.
• Measure the width and total length of the ribbon, in millimetres.
• Note whether the contacts face up or down at the motherboard end.
• Check if the ribbon also serves the backlight or if there is a separate one.

Fitting: Moderate

The job is small but fiddly. Flip the locking tab on the connector gently, slide the ribbon in straight and press the tab closed. Never pull the ribbon at an angle. Disconnect the battery first.

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