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MacBook Trackpad Cable and Display Cable: The Right One for Your Mac
A cable is a flat ribbon that connects a part to the logic board. When the trackpad stops responding altogether, or when the screen flickers or goes dark, the cable may be the cause. It is an inexpensive part, specific to each model.
Cable or part?
- Trackpad: if the pointer no longer moves and the click doesn't respond either, the cable is often the cause. If only the click is stiff or uneven, it is more likely the trackpad itself, or a swollen battery lifting it.
- Display: a flickering image, lines, or a black screen while the Mac starts up can come from the display cable (LVDS), especially after a drop or a repair.
Trackpad cable: MacBook Air
| Mac | Cable |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air 11" (A1370, 2010) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369, Late 2010) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 11" (A1370/A1465, Mid 2011-Mid 2012) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1369/A1466, 2011-2012) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 11" (A1465, Mid 2013-Early 2015) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1466, Mid 2013-2017) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A1932, 2018-2019) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2179/A2337, 821-02663, 2020) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13" (A2681, M2, 2022) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 15" (A2941, M2, 2023) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 13.6" (A3113/A3240, 2024-2025) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Air 15" (A3114/A3241, 2024-2025) | trackpad cable |
Trackpad cable: MacBook Pro
| Mac | Cable |
|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, 2008) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (A1286, 821-0647, Late 2008-Early 2009) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, 821-0831/821-1254, Mid 2009-Mid 2012) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, 821-0832/821-1255, Mid 2009-Mid 2012) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 17" (A1297, 821-0750/821-1250, 2009-2011) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1425, Late 2012-Early 2013) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, 821-1610, Mid 2012-Early 2013) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1502, Late 2013-Mid 2014) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, 821-1904, Late 2013-Mid 2014) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1502, Early 2015) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, 821-2652, Mid 2015) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1708, 821-01002, 2016-2017) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (A1706, 2016-2017) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1707, 821-01050, 2016-2017) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1989/A2251, 821-01701, 2018-2020) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1990, 821-01669, 2018-2019) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (A2159, 2019) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A2141, 821-02250, 2019) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A2338, 821-02853, M1, 2020-2022) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A2338, M2, 2020-2022) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina Touch Bar (A2289, 2020) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A2442, M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A2485, M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A2779/A2918, 2023) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A2992/A3112/A3401/A3185, 2023-2024) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 16" (A3403/A3186, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook Pro 14" (A3434, M5, 2025) | trackpad cable |
Trackpad cable: MacBook
| Mac | Cable |
|---|---|
| MacBook 13" (A1342, 821-0890, Late 2009-Mid 2010) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook 12" Retina (A1534, 821-1935, Early 2015) | trackpad cable |
| MacBook 12" Retina (A1534, 821-00507, Early 2016-2017) | trackpad cable |
Display cable (LVDS)
| Mac | Cable |
|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13" (A1932/A2179, 2018-2020) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, 2008-2010) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" (A1286, Late 2008-Late 2011) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1278, 2011) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (A1398, 2012-2015) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (A1502, 2013-2015) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro (A1707/A1990, 2016-2019) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A1706/A1989, 2016-2018) | display cable |
| MacBook Pro 13" (A2338, 2020-2022) | display cable |
| iMac 21.5" (A1418, 923-0281, Late 2012-Late 2013) | display cable |
| MacBook 12" Retina (A1534, 821-00510, Early 2015-2017) | display cable |
| iMac (A1418/A2116, 923-01669, 2017-2019) | display cable |
- MacBook trackpad that no longer clicks: causes and solutions
- MacBook Pro or Air display problem: symptoms, causes, solutions
- Flexgate on the MacBook Pro: lines / black screen at the bottom of the display
- MacBook trackpad: the right model for your Mac
Frequently asked questions
Can a damaged cable be repaired?
No: a bent or torn cable has to be replaced. It is an inexpensive part.
How can I tell if it's the cable or the display?
If the image changes when you move the screen, the cable is probably the cause. If the image is permanently damaged, it is more likely the panel.
