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I replaced my Macbook battery and attempted to re-fasten the keyboard ribbon, then realized the ZIF connector was not in the “unlocked” position, and in trying to lift it, a bit broke off. Should I just take it to a third party repair shop? The goal of replacing the battery myself was to avoid extra repair fees but now I’m totally regretting it. For reference:
Sadly you’ll need to get a new trackpad and likely need a new cable as well ;-{ MacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) TrackpadMacBook Pro 13" Retina (Early 2015) Trackpad Cable Review this guide on how to route the properly connect the cable into the ZIF connector MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Trackpad Replacement