Vondiggity was having an issue with his MacBook Pro, the keyboard no longer lit up. According to the Keyboard System Preference Pane, the backlit keyboard was not present either. After resetting the SMC and NVRAM, the problem persisted. It was a strong possibility that the backlight was disconnected; and I was right. The backlit keyboard connecter can be accidentally disconnected while replacing RAM or Hard Drive.
There is a tiny piece of tape that help keep the ribbon connected to the logic board.
Remove the tape carefully, because you would need it to secure the connection later.
It’s easy to install. The simpsons game psp download. Just unscrew the back casing (you do need a special screwdriver that can also be bought on Amazon for a few bucks). https://ameblo.jp/05olphycobazo/entry-12635282327.html. The cable itself just plugs in after unscrewing a couple small screws holding it in place. The 3rd-party vendor cable that Apple installed in many Macbook Pros were crap.
Push the ribbon into the connecting slot on the logic board. Use something that will not deform or damage the ribbon.
Replacement keyboard flexible printed circuit (FPC) locking connector (30-pin) for Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13″ A1425, 13″ A1502, & 15″ A1398. Fujikura (formerly DDK) part number FF14A-30C-R11DL-B-3H. Referenced as APN 518S0752 & J4813 on schematics and board view software. This connector used for microsoldering repair of Apple logic boards. The 13-inch MacBook Pro and 15-inch MacBook Pro start at $1,799 and $2,399 respectively. See it now: 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro at Apple Yes, we all know the butterfly keyboard issues.
as stated, I had to replace the top case of my MBP model A1260, and am having quite the time with the keyboard connector ribbon. How to use citra emulator on mac. I got the backlight ribbon installed, but I cannot figure out the main big ribbon. does it go under the plug, or on top of it? i see the little latch, but it looks reversed.
I removed keyboard this morning before work, and I'll be honest: I didn't pay much attention to how it came out. *slaps self in head*. i read somewhere to use tweezers, but that isn't working. should I just see if I could bribe the local staples or frys electronics to put it back in? im just amazed. I've had Dells and HP's completely dismantled, I've had my iBook G4 apart, yet this little keyboard is kicking my rear end. really should have spent the extra 20 bucks to get one with a keyboard already installed. *sigh*
any tips?
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9), 2.5Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo