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I've screwed up my trackpad!

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  • 23-11-2010 7:02pm
    #1
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,703 ✭✭✭✭


    I got completely frustrated with my constantly-disconnecting trackpad, and tried to fix it.
    Then I got hamfisted, and accidentally broke the main connector.

    It's now missing a pin.

    I can't seem to figure out if it's possible to order this as a spare, so what do I do now?

    Or is anyone with micro-soldering skills up for a little job?

    Cheers.

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    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    I can't see what's broken in the photo. Socket or flat ribbon cable?


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,703 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Liameter wrote: »
    I can't see what's broken in the photo. Socket or flat ribbon cable?
    It's the 3rd-from-left socket pin -- it just broke off.


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    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    OK, that's truly not a DIY job. Send or take it to an Apple approved repairer.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,703 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Next question then:
    What's the best Apple Authorised place in Dublin?

    And how badly will they r@pe me? :(


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    muggyog
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭muggyog


    Nobody solders any more so it will be the price of a new board (have a word with the IMF!)


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    akadesign
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    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    Next question then:
    What's the best Apple Authorised place in Dublin?

    And how badly will they r@pe me? :(

    Try Dean in BondiGroup, he is very good, fair and will not rip you off.

    http://www.bondigroup.ie/Location.html


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